Adell’s Power and Late Clutch Hits
Adell provided the offensive spark for the Los Angeles Angels, delivering a pivotal home run in the third inning and later driving in the game-winning run with a hit-by-pitch in the ninth. His performance was instrumental in securing a 3-2 walk-off victory against the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
The Angels (40-61) improved their record with the win, while the Cardinals (51-48) suffered a loss. The game drew an attendance of 29,794 fans to the Anaheim venue.
Early Cardinals Lead
St. Louis established an early advantage in the second inning. Walker scored to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead after Church singled to right field, advancing Nootbaar to third. Jordan then grounded out to third, allowing Nootbaar to score from second, extending the Cardinals’ lead to 2-0.
The Angels responded in the bottom of the third inning when Adell launched a 389-foot home run to left center, cutting the deficit to 2-1. This was the only home run of the game.
Ninth-Inning Drama
The game remained close until the ninth inning. Grissom doubled to right field, scoring Peraza to tie the game at 2-2. An umpire review upheld the call on the field. Following the tie, Adell was hit by a pitch, which allowed Siri to score the go-ahead run, making it 3-2 for the Angels. Lowe advanced to second, and Grissom moved to third on the play.
Pitching Performances
Jose Soriano earned the win for the Angels, pitching seven innings. He allowed four hits and two earned runs while striking out seven batters and issuing one walk. Samy Natera Jr. pitched a scoreless eighth inning, recording two strikeouts. Jose Fermin closed out the game in the ninth, striking out two batters and walking one to secure the victory.
For the Cardinals, Kyle Leahy started and pitched six innings, giving up three hits and one earned run while striking out four. Ryne Stanek pitched a scoreless eighth inning, issuing one walk and striking out one. George Soriano pitched a scoreless ninth inning before Riley O’Brien took the loss.
O’Brien allowed two hits and two earned runs in 0.1 innings of work, striking out one batter and walking one.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816200
