Zach Neto's three-run homer lifts Angels over Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles entered the final game of their three‑game series with the Los Angeles Angels hoping to complete a sweep, but the Angels prevailed 4‑1. Los Angeles rookie Zach Neto delivered a decisive three‑run home run in the third inning, sending a 411‑foot shot over the center‑field wall after Nolan Schanuel walked and Wade Meckler reached base on a ground‑ball error. Yohel Pozo added a solo homer for the Orioles, their only run.

Angels starter Ryan Johnson worked 4 2/3 innings, allowing three hits and one earned run while walking five batters. He was relieved by Mitch Farris, who struck out two. Baltimore starter Brandon Young gave up six hits over 4 1/3 innings, taking the loss. Samy Natera Jr. earned the save for the Angels. Earlier in the week, Orioles manager Craig Albernaz praised Johnson’s mix of pitches, saying, “He did a great job of mixing his arsenal against us… He was throwing a ton of strikes and kept us off balance.”