A Slow Start
The Los Angeles Angels faced off against the Oakland Athletics in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. The game began with both teams unable to score in the first inning. Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel tried to get things moving by reaching base, but ultimately, Mike Trout and Taylor Ward couldn't convert those opportunities into runs.
The Angels' defense also held strong, with hits from Lawrence Butler, Brent Rooker, and Tyler Soderstrom failing to find momentum.Tensions Rising
There was still no score after the 5th inning, as both teams saw their players striking out or grounding out. The Athletics got on the board first in the 6th inning when a double by Brent Rooker brought Max Schuemann home. But our Angels weren’t going to let that get to them! After numerous chances and narrow misses, the game became intense when Travis d'Arnaud smashed a homer in the 8th inning, tying the score at 1-1. That sent the stands into a frenzy!
Angel Victory in Extra Innings
Following the excitement of d'Arnaud's homer, the game went into extra innings. Our pitching staff, including Reid Detmers, stayed composed and shut down the Athletics’ attempts to score. In the bottom of the 10th inning, it was Nolan Schanuel who hit the game-winning single, bringing Jo Adell home to score. The crowd erupted as the Los Angeles Angels edged out the Athletics 2-1 in a thrilling finish. It's always amazing to see the team come together and grind out a win like this. Let's carry this momentum forward!
Go Angels! 
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Angels (June 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |