Trending Now - Jo Adell's Stunning Defense Secures Angels' Narrow Victory
WHO:
MLB.com - Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stated, "I’ve never seen that," referring to Jo Adell's three home run robberies.
MLB.com - Mariners manager Dan Wilson commented on the unprecedented nature of Adell's performance, saying, "That was something that's probably never been done in the game before."
NY Post - Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner, stated, "I’ve never seen three and I’ve never seen a guy on the third one fall in the stands, catch the ball, keep his feet in like he's a wide receiver, and come up with the catch."
MLB.com - Jo Adell commented, "That was crazy. Just after the first one, we were pretty fired up out there."
MLB.com - Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stated, "I don't think I've ever seen a guy rob two homers in a game, much less three."
MLB.com - Mariners manager Dan Wilson commented, "Three great catches, no question."
NY Post - Jo Adell, Angels outfielder
MLB.com - Cal Raleigh, Mariners catcher
MLB.com - Josh Naylor, Mariners first baseman
MLB.com - J.P. Crawford, Mariners shortstop
MLB.com - Kurt Suzuki, Angels manager
MLB.com - Torii Hunter, nine-time Gold Glove Award winner and special assistant with the Angels
MLB.com - Jordan Romano, Angels closer
MLB.com - Jack Kochanowicz, Angels pitcher
MLB.com - Sam Bachman, Angels reliever
WHAT:
MLB.com - Jo Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was confirmed after a review, and it was noted that it would have been a home run in 23 other parks, according to Statcast.
Lookout Landing - Emerson Hancock's final line was 6 2/3 innings pitched, six hits allowed, five strikeouts, and no walks.
MLB.com - Jo Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was confirmed as a catch after a review, despite him tumbling into the stands.
MLB.com - Adell's first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees.
MLB.com - Adell's second catch robbed Josh Naylor of a home run with an exit velocity of 98 mph, which would have been a homer in 10 other parks.
MLB.com - J.P. Crawford's drive that Adell caught would have been a home run in 23 other parks, according to Statcast.
MLB.com - Adell's catches prevented potential home runs from Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth inning, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth inning.
MLB.com - Adell's catches were described as "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen" by Torii Hunter.
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph.
MLB.com - The drive by J.P. Crawford would have been a homer in 23 other parks, per Statcast.
MLB.com - "I don't think I've ever gone from so sad to so happy so quickly," Romano said. "He put a good swing on it and I'm like, ‘Oh man, like, that's probably gone.’ And then I just see Jo come running, diving into the stands, best catch I've ever seen, incredible."
MLB.com - "Three great catches, no question," Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. "And it's frustrating when you feel like you put a good swing on a ball like that and drive it, like our guys did, and you don't end up with anything to show for it."
MLB.com - Jo Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was upheld after a review, confirming it as a catch despite him tumbling into the stands.
MLB.com - Adell's first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees.
MLB.com - Adell's second catch robbed Josh Naylor of a home run with an exit velocity of 98 mph, which would have been a homer in 10 other parks.
MLB.com - J.P. Crawford's drive that Adell caught would have been a home run in 23 other parks, according to Statcast.
MLB.com - Jo Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was upheld after a review, confirming it as a catch despite him tumbling into the stands.
MLB.com - Adell's first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees.
MLB.com - Adell's second catch robbed Josh Naylor of a home run with an exit velocity of 98 mph, which would have been a homer in 10 other parks.
MLB.com - J.P. Crawford's drive that Adell caught would have been a home run in 23 other parks, according to Statcast.
MLB.com - Adell's catches prevented potential home runs from Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth inning, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth inning.
MLB.com - Jo Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was upheld after a review, confirming it as a catch despite him tumbling into the stands.
MLB.com - Adell's first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees.
MLB.com - Adell's second catch robbed Josh Naylor of a home run with an exit velocity of 98 mph, which would have been a homer in 10 other parks.
MLB.com - J.P. Crawford's drive that Adell caught would have been a home run in 23 other parks, according to Statcast.
MLB.com - Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stated, "I don't think I've ever seen a guy rob two homers in a game, much less three."
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph.
MLB.com - Adell's catches prevented potential home runs from Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth inning, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth inning.
MLB.com - Adell's catches were described as "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen" by Torii Hunter.
MLB.com - Adell's final catch will long be remembered by Halos fans, as Crawford ripped a 2-1 slider from closer Jordan Romano down the right-field line, but Adell held onto the ball despite ending up in the stands for the first out.
MLB.com - Adell, a Gold Glove finalist in right field in 2024, made the play as his legs hit the wall and before he was out of play, making it a catch.
MLB.com - The drive by J.P. Crawford would have been a homer in 23 other parks, per Statcast.
MLB.com - "I don't think I've ever gone from so sad to so happy so quickly," Romano said. "He put a good swing on it and I'm like, ‘Oh man, like, that's probably gone.’ And then I just see Jo come running, diving into the stands, best catch I've ever seen, incredible."
MLB.com - "Three great catches, no question," Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. "And it's frustrating when you feel like you put a good swing on a ball like that and drive it, like our guys did, and you don't end up with anything to show for it."
Lookout Landing - Emerson Hancock's final line was 6 2/3 innings, six hits, five strikeouts, no walks, 28% whiff rate, and a 31% hard hit rate.
Lookout Landing - Hancock gave up a home run to Zach Neto on the first batter he faced, which was the only run of the game.
MLB.com - Jo Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was upheld after a review, confirming it as a catch despite him tumbling into the stands.
MLB.com - Adell's first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees.
MLB.com - Adell's second catch robbed Josh Naylor of a home run with an exit velocity of 98 mph, which would have been a homer in 10 other parks.
MLB.com - J.P. Crawford's drive that Adell caught would have been a home run in 23 other parks, according to Statcast.
MLB.com - Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stated, "I don't think I've ever seen a guy rob two homers in a game, much less three."
MLB.com - Adell's catches were described as "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen" by Torii Hunter.
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph.
MLB.com - Adell's catches prevented potential home runs from Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth inning, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth inning.
MLB.com - The final catch by Adell was upheld after a review.
MLB.com - Adell's catches were described as "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen" by Torii Hunter.
MLB.com - Jo Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was upheld after a review, confirming it as a catch despite him tumbling into the stands.
MLB.com - Adell's first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees.
MLB.com - Adell's second catch robbed Josh Naylor of a home run with an exit velocity of 98 mph, which would have been a homer in 10 other parks.
MLB.com - J.P. Crawford's drive that Adell caught would have been a home run in 23 other parks, according to Statcast.
MLB.com - Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh stated, "I don't think I've ever seen a guy rob two homers in a game, much less three."
MLB.com - Angels manager Kurt Suzuki praised Adell, saying, "This guy works as hard as anybody I've ever been around. His work ethic, attention to detail, his desire to improve every single day."
NY Post - Jo Adell robbed three home runs in a 1-0 victory against the Mariners.
MLB.com - Adell's catches prevented potential home runs from Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth inning, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth inning.
MLB.com - The final catch by Adell was upheld after a review.
MLB.com - Adell's catches were described as "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen" by Torii Hunter.
WHERE:
NY Post - Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California
MLB.com - T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington
WHEN:
MLB.com - The game took place on April 4th, 2026, marking the Angels' first home win of the season.
NY Post - The game took place on April 4th, 2026.
MLB.com - The game took place on April 4th, 2026.
NY Post - The game took place on April 4th, 2026.
MLB.com - Adell's first catch occurred in the first inning, the second in the eighth inning, and the third in the ninth inning of the same game.
WHY:
MLB.com - Adell's defensive performance was crucial in preserving the Angels' narrow lead and securing their first home win of the season.
MLB.com - Adell's defensive performance was crucial in preserving the Angels' narrow lead and securing their first home win of the season.
MLB.com - Adell's defensive performance was crucial in preserving the Angels' narrow lead and securing their first home win of the season.
MLB.com - Adell's defensive performance was crucial in preserving the Angels' narrow lead and securing their first home win of the season.
MLB.com - Adell's defensive performance was crucial in preserving the Angels' narrow lead and securing their first home win of the season.
HOW:
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Cal Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees.
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph.
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph.
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph.
MLB.com - Adell executed a leaping catch at the right-field wall to rob Raleigh of a home run, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph.
MLB.com - Adell timed his jumps perfectly to rob Naylor and Crawford, with the latter catch resulting in him falling into the stands.
(UPDATED April 6, 2026 05:38 UTC)
In a remarkable display of defensive skill, Jo Adell of the Angels made headlines on Saturday, by robbing Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh of a home run with a stunning leaping catch at the right-field wall. Mariners manager Dan Wilson noted that Adell's performance, which included three home run robberies, was unprecedented in the game, while Raleigh himself expressed disbelief, saying, "I’ve never seen that." Adell's final catch was confirmed after a review and would have been a home run in 23 other parks, playing a crucial role in securing the Angels' first home win of the season.
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(UPDATED April 6, 2026 03:54 UTC)
In a thrilling display of defensive skill, Jo Adell made three incredible catches that helped secure the Angels' first home win of the season, with one catch robbing Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph. Adell's performance was so impressive that it drew praise from Mariners manager Dan Wilson and former player Torii Hunter, who called it "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen." His catches not only preserved the Angels' narrow lead but also prevented potential home runs from Raleigh, Josh Naylor, and J.P. Crawford, showcasing his remarkable talent on the field.
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(UPDATED April 5, 2026 23:02 UTC)
In an impressive display of athleticism, Jo Adell made a series of remarkable catches during the Angels' game on Saturday, including one that robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run with an exit velocity of 104.7 mph. Adell's final catch in the ninth inning was upheld after a review, confirming it despite him tumbling into the stands, and it was crucial in preserving the Angels' narrow lead for their first home win of the season. Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner, remarked on the extraordinary nature of Adell's performance, saying he had never seen anything like it before.
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(UPDATED April 5, 2026 21:03 UTC)
In an impressive display of defensive skill, Jo Adell made three remarkable catches during the game on Saturday, helping the Angels secure their first home win of the season. Adell's catches included robbing Cal Raleigh of a home run with an exit velocity of 104.7 mph, as well as preventing Josh Naylor and J.P. Crawford from going deep, with both drives also having the potential to clear the fence in many other parks. Mariners manager Dan Wilson praised Adell's performance, stating, "Three great catches, no question," while Raleigh expressed his astonishment at witnessing such an extraordinary feat.
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(UPDATED April 5, 2026 17:05 UTC)
In a stunning display of defensive skill, Jo Adell made three incredible catches, robbing potential home runs from Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, and J.P. Crawford during the game, with his final catch upheld after a review as he tumbled into the stands. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh expressed disbelief at Adell's performance, stating he had never seen anyone rob two homers in a game, while Adell's catches were praised as "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen" by Torii Hunter. The game saw Emerson Hancock pitch 6 and two-thirds innings, giving up just one run on a home run to Zach Neto, which was the only score of the game.
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(UPDATED April 5, 2026 15:03 UTC)
In a stunning display of defensive skill, Jo Adell made three incredible catches during the game, including a final catch in the ninth inning that was upheld after a review, confirming it despite him tumbling into the stands. His first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run with an exit velocity of 104.7 mph, while his second catch denied Josh Naylor a homer that would have cleared the fences in ten other parks. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh remarked that he had never seen anyone rob two homers in a game, and former player Torii Hunter described Adell's performance as "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen."
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(UPDATED April 5, 2026 13:15 UTC)
In a stunning display of athleticism, Jo Adell made three incredible catches during a game, with his final catch in the ninth inning upheld after a review, despite him tumbling into the stands. Adell's first catch robbed Cal Raleigh of a home run that had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph, while his second catch denied Josh Naylor a homer that would have cleared the fences in ten other parks. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh remarked that he had never seen anyone rob two homers in a game, and Angels manager Kurt Suzuki praised Adell's relentless work ethic and dedication to improvement.
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(UPDATED April 5, 2026 11:03 UTC)
In a thrilling game on Saturday, Jo Adell of the Angels made an incredible defensive display, robbing three home runs in a narrow 1-0 victory against the Mariners at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. His remarkable catches prevented potential home runs from Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, and J.P. Crawford, with the final catch being upheld after a review, earning praise from Torii Hunter, who called it "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen." Adell's leaping catch at the right-field wall against Raleigh, which had an exit velocity of 104.7 mph, was just one highlight of his perfect timing that secured the Angels' first home win of the season.