Jo Adell's two homers powered the Angels to a stunning 8-6 comeback win over the Mariners on June 8, 2025, despite a Jorge Soler injury. See the highlights!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you think you have this Angels team figured out, they pull you right back in. Down four runs early and losing a key power bat in Jorge Soler, the Halos roared back to life Saturday night, stunning the Seattle Mariners with an 8-6 victory fueled by a two-homer performance from Jo Adell and some next-man-up heroics.
'We have to ride the wave.' - Manager Ron Washington on the Angels' 'streaky' season.
The star of Saturday's show was undoubtedly Jo Adell, who looked every bit the top prospect we've been waiting for. Adell launched two moonshots into the night sky, racking up three crucial RBIs and leading the offensive charge. But the story doesn't end there. After Jorge Soler exited with groin tightness in the second inning, Chris Taylor stepped in and immediately blasted a home run off Mariners ace Luis Castillo. The Angels' bats stayed hot, scoring in six consecutive innings for the first time since 2011, methodically erasing the early deficit and proving their resilience. Even a late solo shot from Cal Raleigh off Kenley Jansen wasn't enough to stop the Halos, as Jansen locked down his 14th save.
While the win was sweet, it came at a cost. Right fielder Jorge Soler was forced to leave the game with groin tightness, an injury that could sideline one of the team's most potent bats. The Angels will be holding their breath for good news, as losing Soler for any significant period would be a major blow. Taylor's immediate success was a silver lining, but the team's depth will be tested if Soler requires a stint on the injured list.
This win perfectly encapsulates the 2025 Angels. As manager Ron Washington noted recently, after the team passed the one-third mark of the season, they are a 'streaky bunch' and simply 'have to ride the wave.' Right now, that wave is cresting. At 30-33, this victory keeps them within striking distance of the second-place Mariners (32-31) in the AL West. Winning gritty, comeback games against a division rival is exactly what this team needs to do to stay in the hunt.
The front office is staying busy, reinstating right-handed pitcher José Fermin from the 15-day IL to bolster the bullpen. They also added some organizational depth by signing veteran outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor league deal. Now, all eyes turn to today's series finale. With a chance to take the series from Seattle, the Angels will send Tyler Anderson to the mound. It's a pivotal game that could set the tone for the coming week.
Last night was a massive shot in the arm, a character-building win that showed what this team is capable of. But the joy is tempered by the uncertainty around Jorge Soler's health. Can the Angels capitalize on this momentum and win a crucial series against a division foe? It's time to ride this wave and see where it takes us. First pitch is just around the corner.
