MLB Final Intelligence
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels β Recap
February 28, 2026 Β· Tempe Diablo Stadium Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks pulled away late with a five-run eighth inning, securing an 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The decisive rally cemented Arizona's win after a closely contested battle for much of the game.
The Angels initially kept pace with the Diamondbacks, exchanging runs and maintaining a narrow advantage through the middle frames. Los Angeles received a strong relief performance from Alek Manoah, who held Arizona scoreless over three innings, preserving the lead for a time. Despite Manoah's efforts, the Diamondbacks' offense, which included a key home run and three RBIs from Yassel Soler, remained persistent and set the stage for their eventual breakthrough.
The pivotal moment arrived in the eighth inning when Arizonaβs bats erupted for five runs. This sudden offensive explosion transformed what had been a tight Angels lead into a significant Diamondbacks advantage. Soler's strong performance throughout the game, which accounted for a substantial portion of the team's runs, provided the necessary foundation for the late surge that ultimately decided the contest.
Ultimately, the Diamondbacks' ability to break through with a powerful offensive inning in the clutch proved to be the difference. They capitalized on their opportunities late in the game, turning a competitive matchup into a conclusive victory. The Diamondbacks now hold a 67-59 record, while the Angels fall to 49-77.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 8th inning, when the Arizona Diamondbacks scored 5 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alek Manoah |
|
3.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Mitch Bratt |
|
2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13.50 |
| Bryce Jarvis S |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| Casey Anderson |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Gerardo Carrillo |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Loaisiga W |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Paul Sewald |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Philip Abner |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Drew Pomeranz |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Jayvien Sandridge L |
|
1.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 22.50 |
| Jordan Romano |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Kirby Yates |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Najer Victor |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tayler Saucedo |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Hayden Durke |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Hayden Durke |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Antonio Menendez |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.20 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aramis Garcia |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Yassel Soler |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Neto |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Amaya |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jorge Barrosa |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wallace Clark |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Frazier |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Rodriguez |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Lugo |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis d'Arnaud |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alek Thomas |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben McLaughlin |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Druw Jones |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Mercado |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tommy Troy |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzer Guzman |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorge Soler |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jose Siri |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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