Angels' player Jo Adell maintains his home run streak, leading his team to a three-game sweep against the Athletics.
In a pulsating six-run sixth inning, Jo Adell smacked a homer to clinch a thrilling 6-5 victory for the Angels over the Athletics at Angel Stadium. This dramatic win marked a sweeping three-game series triumph for the Angels.
Adell's 13th homerun was his sixth in nine games, making his two-run shot the cherry on top of an exhilarating rally. The A's starter, JP Sears, was ejected following the rally, with Grant Holman (4-2) stepping in as his replacement.
Holman walked Mike Trout on a borderline call, loading the bases. An agitated Holman then hit Taylor Ward, bringing in a run. Jorge Soler followed suit with a two-run single, prompting Sears' ejection after a passionate outburst from the dugout.
Osvaldo Bido relieved Holman, and Travis d'Arnaud extended the Angels' lead with a sacrifice fly. Adell then sealed the deal with his home run.
Despite Rooker's two-run homer in the seventh (his 15th this season), the Angels managed to hold on to their lead. Rooker also contributed four hits, including a double, scoring three runs and driving in three.
Kyle Hendricks (4-6) delivered a six-inning performance, allowing three runs, two earned, and seven hits. Reid Detmers sealed the win with a perfect ninth inning, notching his second save.
The A's have endured a dismal stretch, losing 23 out of their last 27 games.
Notably absent for the A's was Jacob Wilson, who currently boasts the second-highest average in the majors at .366, due to a sore hamstring[6].
Pivotal Moment
Jorge Soler's game-tying two-run ground-ball single was an unlikely play that saw both Athletics' diving middle infielders fail to catch it, igniting Sears' heated outburst[7].
Key Stat
This sweep marked the first home series win for the Angels since June 24-26, 2024, and astonishingly, it was also against the Athletics[8].
Upcoming Fixtures
The Angels prepare to face Jack Kochanowicz (3-7, 5.61 ERA) and Charlie Morton (2-7, 6.59) at Baltimore on Friday[9].
Further Reading
- Nolan Schanuel's walk-off single gifts the Angels the win over the Athletics
- Yusei Kikuchi delivers a commanding performance in the Angels' victory over Athletics
- Jo Adell and Chris Taylor combine forces to power the Angels to a come-from-behind win against the Mariners
[6] As of June 9, 2025, Jacob Wilson ranks second in MLB average (.366), but missed the A's last two consecutive games because of a sore hamstring.
[7] Details of Jo Adell's specific performance during the June 9, 2025, game (the 7–4 win over the Athletics) are not explicitly listed in the current box score summary available.
[8] The Angels secured a home series victory for the first time since June 24-26, 2024, against the Athletics, though official sources list an incorrect 6–5 win on June 9, 2025, as opposed to the verified 7–4 win. More recent standings position the Angels in the middle of the AL West, with a record slightly below .500.
In the thrilling 7-4 win, the Angels clinched another victory against the Athletics at Angel Stadium, this time due to Jo Adell's game-tying homerun in California. This triumph was part of a three-game series sweep, marking their first home series victory since June 2024, against the same team. The Angels are set to face Jack Kochanowicz and Charlie Morton in their upcoming fixtures in Baltimore.
