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D’Arnaud Pinch-Hit Single Secures Angels’ 6-5 Victory Over Diamondbacks

Los Angeles improved to 7-3 against NL West teams thanks to a bullpen that delivered three scoreless innings.

Angels designated hitter Mike Trout watches his home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
The Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud gestures after hitting a walk-off RBI single during the ninth inning to give his team a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Jul 12, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA;  Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) delivers to the plate during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Travis d’Arnaud delivered his fifth career walk-off hit with a pinch-hit RBI single down the left-field line in the ninth inning.
  • Logan O’Hoppe reached base on a hit by pitch and Luis Rengifo’s single set the stage for the decisive rally.
  • Randal Grichuk accounted for all of Arizona’s offense with two home runs and three RBIs, including an eighth-inning blast that tied the game.
  • Zach Neto’s seventh leadoff homer matched a franchise record and Yoán Moncada’s first-inning shot sparked a four-run start.
  • After starter Tyler Anderson allowed four runs over five innings, the bullpen recorded three scoreless frames with Kenley Jansen closing in the ninth.