The Los Angeles Angels made a thrilling eighth-inning solo home run by Zach Neto on Thursday, the type of gem that settled for a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates . The Angels thus managed to avoid losing a three-game series on their home ground, courtesy of the pivotal home run.
Zach Neto's heroics spark Angels' comebackThe Pirates fired quickly with a couple of solo home runs from Oneil Cruz and rookie Matthew Gorski, scoring in the first and second innings, respectively. The Angels made their response in the fourth as Mike Trout tripled, then was followed by Taylor Ward and Logan O'Hoppe bringing in runs as the latter hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 3-3. The momentum started to change at the stadium as the Angels clawed their way back.
There would be a deadlock at least until the eighth inning when Neto took to the plate. Leading off the inning, he crunched a solo homer to left field that gave the Angels a 4-3 advantage. It would be Neto's second home run of the season and, by his words, a "clutch" performance.
Fans erupt over Zach Neto's performance Instantly, the baseball fanatics ran to social media to celebrate the moment when one was heard saying, "The dude's a stud!" Others praised him as well, especially for being able to come back after shoulder surgery. Some fans even called his homer a potential turning point for the Angels' early-season momentum.
An encouraging sign for the Angels Zach Neto's promise shines bright as he represents hope for the Angels in the initial throws of this season. His ability to contribute on the offensive and defensive fronts adds more bodies to the Angels' roster. At a time when the Angels are trying to create some momentum, the fact that Neto is establishing himself as a go-to teammate suddenly can be the difference.
With the victory, the Angels improved upon their records and hope to take that winning feeling into the next game. The fans and teammates alike will wait to see if Neto continues to come up when called upon.
Also Read: "That's wild" – fans go crazy as Tommy Pham seals Pirates win with stunning game-ending catch
Zach Neto's heroics spark Angels' comebackThe Pirates fired quickly with a couple of solo home runs from Oneil Cruz and rookie Matthew Gorski, scoring in the first and second innings, respectively. The Angels made their response in the fourth as Mike Trout tripled, then was followed by Taylor Ward and Logan O'Hoppe bringing in runs as the latter hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 3-3. The momentum started to change at the stadium as the Angels clawed their way back.
Zach Neto gives the @Angels the lead in the 8th! pic.twitter.com/jrXEfc4Bhc
— MLB (@MLB) April 25, 2025
There would be a deadlock at least until the eighth inning when Neto took to the plate. Leading off the inning, he crunched a solo homer to left field that gave the Angels a 4-3 advantage. It would be Neto's second home run of the season and, by his words, a "clutch" performance.
Fans erupt over Zach Neto's performance Instantly, the baseball fanatics ran to social media to celebrate the moment when one was heard saying, "The dude's a stud!" Others praised him as well, especially for being able to come back after shoulder surgery. Some fans even called his homer a potential turning point for the Angels' early-season momentum.
An encouraging sign for the Angels Zach Neto's promise shines bright as he represents hope for the Angels in the initial throws of this season. His ability to contribute on the offensive and defensive fronts adds more bodies to the Angels' roster. At a time when the Angels are trying to create some momentum, the fact that Neto is establishing himself as a go-to teammate suddenly can be the difference.
With the victory, the Angels improved upon their records and hope to take that winning feeling into the next game. The fans and teammates alike will wait to see if Neto continues to come up when called upon.
Also Read: "That's wild" – fans go crazy as Tommy Pham seals Pirates win with stunning game-ending catch
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