Braves vs Angels Recap: LAA powers past ATL in Tuesday tilt

The Angels hosted the Braves on Tuesday, April 7 at their home park. Los Angeles won 6–2 in a game that swung in the middle innings. Atlanta started with a quick lead, but the Angels answered and then pulled away. The teams came in with solid pitching plans, and the game stayed close until the fourth inning. Fans saw big hits and loud contact, including two early homers that set the tone. By the fifth inning, the Angels had built a lead that the Braves could not erase. This game showed how one big inning can decide a matchup.

Atlanta struck first when Baldwin launched a 98 mph fastball into right-center for a homer. The long ball gave the Braves an early 1–0 lead and energized their dugout. The Angels answered in the bottom of the first when Neto blasted a 95 mph pitch over the wall to tie the game. Both homers came with loud exit velocities, so the game felt electric from the start. The turning point came in the fourth inning when walks and a hit batter loaded the bases. That rally forced Atlanta to scramble and allowed Los Angeles to take control with timely contact.

In the fifth inning, Adell crushed a two-run homer that pushed the Angels to a 6–1 lead. The ball sailed over left-center and made the crowd roar. Atlanta tried to rally in the ninth when Dubón hit a solo homer, but it was too little too late. Jose Soriano started for the Angels and helped keep them ahead, while Chris Sale took the loss for Atlanta. The final was 6–2, so the Angels improved to 6–5 and the Braves fell to 6–5. This game showed how a multi-run inning can change everything for both teams.