Angels Rebound with Series Victory over Braves
The Angels rebounded nicely on Thursday night, thanks to José Soriano’s seven scoreless innings and Zach Neto’s three hits, including a home run, in a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Resilience Shines Through
Interim manager Ray Montgomery praised the team’s resilience, saying, "I think we’ve shown that all year, that resilience. The guys give it their 20-30 minutes (to think about the loss) – and me maybe a little longer – and then they bounce back. Everybody came in today, and the attitude is the same. The energy is the same. We go day to day."
Neto Breaks Out of Slump
Neto led the offense with three hits, including a home run, after being hitless in his first 13 at-bats following an injury to his right shoulder on a head-first slide last week. He also stole a base, sliding feet-first, and plans to change his sliding style to avoid further injuries.
Soriano’s Dominating Outing
Soriano took care of the rest, pitching seven scoreless innings and striking out seven while walking two. He got 10 of his 21 outs on the ground, leaving just four in the air. The Braves did not have multiple runners in any of his seven innings, and they never got a runner to second base.
Team Effort
Center fielder Jo Adell had three more hits, including an RBI single, while first baseman Nolan Schanuel hit a two-run homer. Catcher Logan O’Hoppe showed encouraging signs of shaking out of his slump with two hits, both of which had exit velocities over 108 mph. Eight of the nine starters – all except for Chad Stevens, in his major league debut – reached by a hit or a walk.
Post-Game Reaction
Soriano said through an interpreter, "I never think about the past. So all I do is work hard and keep doing my thing." Neto added, "Just trying to get back into my routine, my regular routine, to get back into the mix of things. Felt good today. Got back on track, and hopefully do the same thing tomorrow."
Conclusion
The Angels’ series victory over the Braves is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. With Soriano’s dominating outing and Neto’s breakout performance, the team is looking to build momentum and make a push for the playoffs.
FAQs
- Q: Who led the Angels’ offense in the 5-1 victory over the Braves?
A: Zach Neto led the offense with three hits, including a home run. - Q: How many scoreless innings did José Soriano pitch?
A: Soriano pitched seven scoreless innings. - Q: What is Zach Neto’s plan to avoid further injuries while sliding?
A: Neto plans to change his sliding style to feet-first instead of head-first. - Q: Who had two hits with exit velocities over 108 mph?
A: Catcher Logan O’Hoppe had two hits with exit velocities over 108 mph. - Q: What is the Angels’ current record?
A: The Angels are currently 43-43.
Originally Published: July 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM PDT
