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Diamondbacks Avoid Sweep With Four-Run Rally to Defeat Angels 5-1

Arizona snapped a late skid by capitalizing on Angels errors with Merrill Kelly delivering five strong innings

Arizona’s Josh Naylor scores as Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
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

  • Jose Herrera’s two-run double sparked a four-run fourth inning that decided the finale.
  • Merrill Kelly limited the Angels to one run on one hit over five innings with six strikeouts.
  • Angels third baseman Yoán Moncada’s misplay on an Eugenio Suárez grounder contributed to unearned runs.
  • Los Angeles entered the All-Star break at 47-49 after claiming the first two games of the series.
  • Arizona earned its fourth win in 12 games by avoiding a three-game sweep and carried momentum into the break.