Pujols' RBI single in 9th gives Angels 4-3 win over Padres
Pujols' RBI single in 9th gives Angels 4-3 win over Padres
Major League Baseball
FINAL
San Diego Padres
3
Los Angeles Angels
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LAA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Pujols singled to left, Cowgill scored, Giavotella to third, Trout to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Venable singled to right, Gyorko and Solarte scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Solarte doubled to left, Middlebrooks scored, Gyorko to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 0-3
Aybar scored, Trout to third, Calhoun to second on wild pitch by Ross.
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Wild Pitch 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Joyce singled to right, Calhoun scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-1
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Pérez reached on infield single to shortstop, Joyce scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Pujols singled to left, Cowgill scored, Giavotella to third, Trout to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Single 3-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Pujols batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Trout intentionally walked, Giavotella to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Trout batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Aybar struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-3
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Aybar batting
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Play Result 3-3
Kimbrel relieved Quackenbush.
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Giavotella singled to center, Cowgill to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Single 3-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Giavotella batting
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Play Result 3-3
Cowgill ran for Krauss.
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
Krauss walked.
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Strike Looking 3-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-3
Krauss batting
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Head to Head
SD wins series 2-1
Injuries
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAA
Erick AybarSS0
Mike TroutCF27
Albert Pujols1B5
Kole CalhounRF56
David Freese3B25
Matt JoyceLF7
Carlos PerezC29
Marc KraussDH61
Johnny Giavotella2B12
Substitutes
Collin CowgillPR5
SD
Yangervis Solarte1B70
Will VenableCF30
Matt KempDH25
Justin UptonLF8
Derek NorrisC33
Cory Spangenberg2B18
Will Middlebrooks3B12
Abraham AlmonteRF28
Alexi AmaristaSS2
Substitutes
Jedd GyorkoPH5
Clint BarmesSS12
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