Mike Trout's 395th HR powers Angels past D-backs 10-5 on July 13. See how the superstar's historic night puts him on the brink of the 400/1,000 club.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another night at the Big A, another masterclass from Mike Trout. The Angels' superstar put the team on his back Saturday, powering them to a 10-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks and moving ever closer to two of baseball's most exclusive clubs. With every swing, the countdown gets louder, and the first-place Angels keep on winning.
With his 395th career home run and 994th RBI, Mike Trout is now just five homers shy of 400 and six runs batted in away from 1,000.
Mike Trout was simply unstoppable. Going 3-for-5, he launched his 17th home run of the season deep into the Anaheim sky, a powerful blast that underscored his incredible night. He wasn't done, adding a crucial two-run single in the decisive four-run eighth inning to finish with four RBIs. The performance puts him on the doorstep of history, with 395 career homers and 994 RBIs. Fans are no longer just watching games; they're witnessing a countdown to greatness.
While Trout handled the offense, Yusei Kikuchi provided the grit on the mound. The lefty battled through 5 2/3 innings to earn his fourth win, but the defining moment came in the sixth. Kikuchi took a scorching line drive directly off his pitching shoulder, a scare that had the entire stadium holding its breath. In a true display of toughness, he shook it off and remained in the game to face two more batters before his night was done. He allowed three runs, but his resilience set the tone for the team's victory.
While Trout was the headliner, the Angels' victory was a full team effort. The game was put out of reach in the eighth inning when the Halos exploded for four runs, capped by Trout's two-run single. Earlier in the game, it was Nolan Schanuel's leadoff single in the fifth that set the stage for Trout's homer. The offense was needed, as Arizona's Eugenio Suárez did his best to play spoiler, launching his 30th and 31st home runs of the season. But on this night, the Angels' bats were simply too deep and too powerful to be denied.
With a commanding 57-39 record and sole possession of first place in the NL West, the Angels are rolling. The victory over the Diamondbacks wasn't just another win; it was a statement. With Trout chasing history and the pitching staff showing immense fortitude, the team has the momentum and the talent to make a serious run. All eyes will be on the next series as the Halos look to extend their lead and Trout continues his march toward immortality.
