Angels Edge Cardinals 3-2 on Adell HBP in Ninth

Angels Seize Late Lead

The Los Angeles Angels secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium, capitalizing on a bases-loaded situation in the final inning. Adrian Adell was the decisive figure, being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to score the winning run and lift his team past the visiting Cardinals.

The game remained tight through the middle innings, with both bullpens working to keep the score level. Kyle Leahy started for St. Louis, pitching six innings and allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out four batters. He was supported by relief pitchers Ryne Stanek and George Soriano, who combined to pitch two scoreless innings.

Stanek recorded one strikeout and issued one walk, while Soriano added another strikeout without allowing a hit or walk.

For the Angels, Jose Soriano provided a strong pitching performance, working seven innings and allowing two earned runs on four hits. He struck out seven batters and walked one. Samy Natera Jr. closed out the eighth inning with a scoreless frame, recording two strikeouts. Jose Fermin earned the win by pitching the ninth inning, striking out two batters and issuing one walk.

Scoring Sequence

St. Louis took an early 2-0 lead in the second inning. Walker scored on a single by Church to right field, putting the Cardinals ahead 1-0. Church advanced to second, and Nootbaar moved to third. On the next play, Jordan grounded out to third base, allowing Nootbaar to score from third. Church remained at second, making the score 2-0 for the Cardinals.

The Angels responded in the third inning when Adell homered to left-center field, a shot measuring 389 feet. This solo home run cut the deficit to 2-1.

The game stayed close until the ninth inning. Grissom doubled to right field, scoring Peraza and tying the game at 2-2. An umpire review confirmed the call on the field stood.

With the bases now loaded, Adell was hit by a pitch, driving in Siri to give the Angels a 3-2 lead. Lowe moved to second and Grissom to third on the play. Riley O’Brien, who entered the game for St. Louis, took the loss after allowing two earned runs on two hits in 0.1 innings of work.

Final Outcome and Records

The Angels’ late surge proved enough to secure the win, improving their record to 40-61. The Cardinals fell to 51-48 after the defeat. The game drew an attendance of 29,794 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816200