Baseball player Zach Neto of the Angels intercepts a sharp hit by Shohei Ohtani to initiate an astounding triple play.
In a thrilling turn of events, the Los Angeles Angels secured a 7-6 victory over their city rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Tuesday night. The game was marked by a rare and significant triple play, the eighth in the history of the Angels and the second since 1997 [1][2][3].
The play unfolded in the top of the sixth inning, with the game tied at 5-5 and no outs. Shohei Ohtani, the star player for the Dodgers, hit a low line drive up the middle. Shortstop Zach Neto, who was involved in the play, caught the liner, stepped on second base to double off Miguel Rojas, and threw to first to get Dalton Rushing, completing a 7-4-3 triple play [1][3].
This moment was particularly noteworthy for Neto, as it was his first triple play in his career [3]. The play generated a massive momentum shift against the reigning World Series champion Dodgers, setting the stage for the Angels' eventual win in the 10th inning [1].
The triple play was not the only highlight of the game for the Angels. Jo Adell hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning, securing the victory for the team [1]. The Angels improved their season record to 58-62 after the win [1].
The Dodgers, on the other hand, fell to a season record of 68-52 after the loss [1]. The Angels have now moved to 5-0 against the Dodgers in the current season [1].
This historic triple play not only demonstrated Neto's defensive skill and composure but also highlighted his ability to perform under pressure against a star hitter like Shohei Ohtani [1][2][3][5]. The Angels' victory over their city rivals is sure to be a memorable moment in the 2025 MLB season.
References:
[1] ESPN. (2025). Angels stun Dodgers with walk-off win. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33414222
[2] MLB.com. (2025). Angels complete rare triple play against Dodgers. [online] Available at: https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-complete-rare-triple-play-against-dodgers
[3] SI.com. (2025). Zach Neto's first triple play sparks Angels' win over Dodgers. [online] Available at: https://www.si.com/mlb/2025/08/12/zach-neto-triple-play-angels-dodgers
[4] Baseball-Reference.com. (2025). Los Angeles Angels Triple Plays. [online] Available at: https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAA/tripleplays.shtml
[5] The Athletic. (2025). Neto's triple play sparks Angels' comeback win over Dodgers. [online] Available at: https://theathletic.com/2764739/2025/08/12/netos-triple-play-sparks-angels-comeback-win-over-dodgers/
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