Kikuchi Shines, Adell Powers Angels Past Athletics 7-4

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yusei Kikuchi took a one-hit shutout into the eighth inning and Jo Adell homered and drove in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-4 on Monday night.

Mike Trout had two RBI for the Angels, who shook off the latest incredible catch by Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke in center field.

Kikuchi (2-5) yielded just a one-out single to Max Muncy in the fifth and exited after striking out Nick Kurtz with his 104th pitch to begin the eighth. The left-hander struck out five and walked one in a brilliant outing.

Clarke continued to dazzle with his glove, climbing the wall and hanging from the top to rob Nolan Schanuel of a solo homer in the first. Clarke ran full speed into the fence to make a courageous catch against the Orioles last week.

Zach Neto, Schanuel and Trout provided three straight RBI singles off Jeffrey Springs (5-5) to give the Angels a 3-0 lead in the third. Springs entered after Grant Holman opened with a scoreless inning.

Adell hit his 12th home run — a solo shot off Springs in the fourth for a 4-0 lead — and followed a sacrifice fly by Trout in the eighth with a two-run single for a 7-2 advantage.

Connor Brogdon gave up a single to Luis Urías after replacing Kikuchi, and pinch-hitter JJ Bleday followed with his seventh homer to make it 4-2. Ryan Zeferjahn got the final two outs in the eighth.

Muncy hit his fourth home run — a two-run shot off Shaun Anderson in the ninth.

Jacob Wilson went 0 for 4 for the Athletics, ending his run of five straight games with multiple hits.

Key moment

The three straight singles by Neto, Schanuel and Trout off Springs came after Holman retired them in order in the first.

Key stat

The Angels outscored the Athletics 31-18 in winning all four games May 19-22 at Sutter Health Park — the A's temporary home.

Up next

RHP José Soriano (4-5, 4.11 ERA) starts for Los Angeles on Tuesday. The Athletics hadn't announced a scheduled starter.

In summary

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Athletics 7-4 on June 9, 2025, thanks to a dominant pitching performance from Yusei Kikuchi, who allowed only one hit through seven innings. Jo Adell contributed significantly with a home run and three RBIs, while Mike Trout added two RBIs. Despite a spectacular defensive play by Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke, the Angels offense built an early lead with a key rally in the third inning. The Athletics scored late runs via home runs from JJ Bleday and Max Muncy but could not overcome the deficit.

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