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Angels Split Weekend Series After Soriano's Gem and Mets' Late Rally

Los Angeles sits at 49-50 with its wild-card hopes in doubt following a late bullpen collapse that powered New York’s comeback

Angels star Mike Trout, left, is tagged out at home plate by New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez during the seventh inning on Monday night at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Angels’ LaMonte Wade Jr., right, and Mike Trout celebrate after Wade Jr.’s home run against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Ross during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Jul 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images

Overview

  • José Soriano held the Phillies to two runs and six hits over seven innings, striking out five to anchor an 8-2 series-clinching win in Philadelphia.
  • Taylor Ward doubled twice and drove in four runs, while LaMonte Wade Jr. replaced Nolan Schanuel and added a homer and three hits after Schanuel exited with a wrist contusion.
  • Reid Detmers loaded the bases and yielded a game-tying single to Juan Soto in the seventh inning at Citi Field, marking a rare late-inning collapse for the Angels’ bullpen.
  • Francisco Alvarez, making his first appearance since a Triple-A stint, delivered a go-ahead double in the eighth inning to complete the Mets’ 7-5 comeback victory.
  • The Mets snapped a two-game skid to improve to 57-44, showcasing the club’s mix of veteran stars and returning talent on offense and in relief.