Zach Neto's three-run homer leads Angels to 4-1 victory over Orioles
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Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to propel the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles on August 6. The pivotal play occurred in the third inning, following a single by Wade Meckler and a walk to Nolan Schanuel which set up Neto's 411-foot blast. Meckler later scored on a sacrifice fly by Schanuel in the seventh. Angels pitcher Mitch Farris relieved Ryan Johnson, contributing an inning of work, while Samy Natera Jr. earned his second save. Yohel Pozo hit a solo home run for the Orioles, marking his first with the team since being claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Angels will face the Miami Marlins next, while the Orioles will visit the Texas Rangers.
- •Neto's homer was 411 feet over center field.
- •Angels' pitcher Mitch Farris struck out two in relief.
- •Yohel Pozo hit a solo home run for the Orioles.
- •Angels will play the Marlins next; Orioles face the Rangers.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Zach Neto hits a three-run home run to lift the Angels over the Orioles
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Zach Neto hits a three-run home run to lift the Angels over the Orioles 4-1
"Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon. Wade Meckler singled on a ground ball in the third inning that was overthrown by Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young at first, advancing him to second. Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto’s 411-foot homer that went over the center field wall.
"Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon. Wade Meckler singled on a ground ball in the third inning that was overthrown by Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young at first, advancing him to second. Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto's 411-foot homer that went over the center field wall.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:30 AMZach Neto hits a three-run home run to lift the Angels over the Orioles
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon. Wade Meckler singled on a ground ball in the third inning that was overthrown by Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young at first, advancing him to second. Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto’s 411-foot homer that went over the center field wall.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:47 PMZach Neto hits a three-run home run to lift the Angels over the Orioles 4-1
Zach Neto hit a three-run home run to lift the Los Angeles Angels over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the final game of the series on Thursday afternoon. Wade Meckler singled on a ground ball in the third inning that was overthrown by Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young at first, advancing him to second. Nolan Schanuel was then walked to set up Neto's 411-foot homer that went over the center field wall.
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