MLB: Angels' Late-Order Batters Achieve Historic Feat in 126-Year First Against Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels delivered a stunning offensive performance against the Dodgers, securing a decisive 13-5 victory and snapping a five-game losing streak in their Freeway Series matchup. The Angels' late-order batters, specifically hitters from the 6th to 9th positions, orchestrated a historic offensive outburst that etched their names in the record books.

This remarkable display saw the Angels' 6th through 9th hitters, Jo Adell, Nick Madrigal, Jose Siri, and Sebastián Rivero, combine for an astonishing 10 hits in 10 at-bats. This feat included one home run, four walks, 10 runs scored, and 10 RBIs. Adell contributed significantly with a home run and four RBIs in five at-bats, while Siri added three hits and two RBIs.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this marks the first time since the expansion era that a team's 6th through 9th hitters have collectively achieved 10 hits in their first 10 at-bats. Their combined batting average of .867 in this stretch is the highest recorded since 1900.

Individually, Angels catcher Sebastián Rivero stood out, going 5-for-5 with six RBIs. This performance made him the fifth player in MLB history since 1920 to achieve at least five hits and five RBIs while batting in the 9th spot in the lineup.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the impact of the Angels' late-order surge, admitting his team struggled to contain their relentless offense. "The Angels' back-end lineup kept hitting the ball foul, they just couldn't solve the Angels' 6 to 9 hitters," Roberts stated, highlighting the Angels' sustained pressure throughout the game.

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The Angels' back-end lineup kept hitting the ball foul, they just couldn't solve the Angels' 6 to 9 hitters.