URGENT UPDATE: Jo Adell emerged as a one-man wrecking crew, driving in all four runs for the Los Angeles Angels in a thrilling 4-3 victory against the Kansas City Royals on September 20, 2023. This marks Adell’s second consecutive game with a go-ahead homer, solidifying his remarkable performance.
In the pivotal sixth inning, Adell launched a three-run homer on the very first pitch he saw from Royals reliever John Schreiber, turning a 2-2 tie into a 3-2 lead. His two-out single in the eighth inning brought home Yoán Moncada, who had doubled earlier, extending the Angels’ lead to 4-3.
Adell’s big night lifts his season totals to a staggering 33 homers and 90 RBIs, both career highs. This victory is particularly significant as Angels star Mike Trout was sidelined again due to a skin infection on his left arm.
The Royals initially took command, with Mike Yastrzemski’s sacrifice fly in the first inning giving them a 2-0 lead. However, they struggled to maintain momentum, losing their third consecutive game and seven of their last 11.
Royals’ Salvador Perez achieved a milestone with a one-out double in the seventh inning, marking his 33rd double this season and 625th extra-base hit of his career, tying him with Frank White for third on the franchise list.
Angels pitcher Reid Detmers sealed the win, striking out two in the ninth for his third save of the season. The Angels improved their record to 162-144 at Kauffman Stadium with this victory.
Looking ahead, the Angels will send right-hander Kyle Hendricks (6-9, 4.89 ERA) to the mound on Thursday against Royals left-hander Noah Cameron (7-6, 2.92 ERA).
Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting series unfolds!
