Zach Neto makes Angels history with three-run homer against Orioles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Zach Neto hit his first career home run while batting cleanup for the Los Angeles Angels in an ongoing game against the Baltimore Orioles on August 6, 2026. This three-run shot in the third inning gave the Angels a 3-0 lead. The home run marked Neto as the first Angels shortstop to achieve three consecutive seasons with 20 home runs and 20 doubles. Following his homer, the Angels extended their lead to 4-1 with a sacrifice fly from Nolan Schanuel in the seventh. The Angels' pitching staff, led by Mitch Farris, also contributed with a strong performance.
- •Neto's home run gave Angels a 3-0 lead in the third inning.
- •He becomes the first Angels shortstop with three consecutive 20 HR and 20 double seasons.
- •Angels later scored another run to lead 4-1 in the seventh.
- •Mitch Farris pitched 4.2 innings, allowing one earned run.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Neto makes Angels history in the cleanup spot against Orioles
"A new spot in the lineup led to a historic at-bat for Zach Neto.
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