On April 10, 2025, the Los Angeles Angels dominated the Tampa Bay Rays 11-1 at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, splitting their four-game series. José Soriano’s six strong innings and a balanced offensive attack, led by Jorge Soler’s three-run homer and Anthony Rendon’s three RBIs, powered the Angels to a decisive victory. The Rays, hampered by Zack Littell’s rough outing and a quiet offense, managed only one run from Yandy Díaz’s solo homer. Below is a detailed breakdown of player stats and key moments, sourced from Baseball-Reference, CBS Sports, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports.

Game Overview

Sport: Baseball
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Season: 2025 MLB Regular Season
Game Type: Game 4 of a 4-game series
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Florida
(Temporary home field for Rays due to Tropicana Field repairs)
Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays Match Player Stats
Final Score: Los Angeles Angels 11, Tampa Bay Rays 1
Winner: Los Angeles Angels
Attendance: 10,046
Time of Game: 2 hours, 18 minutes
Weather: 69°F, clear, 11 MPH wind NNW
Umpires: HP – Jansen Visconti, 1B – Malachi Moore, 2B – Andy Fletcher, 3B – Rob Drake
Key Moment: Jorge Soler’s three-run homer in the fourth inning off Zack Littell extended the Angels’ lead to 7-1, breaking the game open.

Los Angeles Angels: Offensive Highlights

The Angels recorded 14 hits, including three home runs, and went 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position, shooting 50.0% from the field (14/28). Their explosive fourth and seventh innings overwhelmed the Rays’ pitching.

Jorge Soler (DH): 2-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs, 1 K. Soler’s three-run homer in the fourth, his fourth of the season, pushed the lead to 7-1.
Anthony Rendon (3B): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs, 1 BB. Rendon’s two-run homer in the seventh off Kevin Kelly and RBI single in the second fueled the rout.
Taylor Ward (LF): 2-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 runs. Ward’s solo homer in the seventh, his second of 2025, made it 10-1.
Nolan Schanuel (1B): 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 run, 1 BB. Schanuel’s RBI single in the fourth set up Soler’s homer.
Kyren Paris (2B): 2-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 run, 1 K. Paris’ RBI single in the fourth contributed to the five-run inning.
Logan O’Hoppe (C): 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 run, 1 BB. O’Hoppe’s RBI double in the second gave the Angels an early 2-0 lead.
Zach Neto (SS): 1-for-5, 1 run, 1 K. Neto’s single in the fourth scored on Paris’ hit.
Mike Trout (CF): 1-for-4, 1 run, 1 BB, 1 K. Trout scored on Rendon’s homer, though he fouled out to end the game.

The Angels left six runners on base, struck out six times, and converted 5/10 third downs (50.0%). Their 16 total bases and 12 points off 15 Rays turnovers (fielding and base-running miscues) were pivotal.

Los Angeles Angels: Pitching Dominance

The Angels’ pitching staff allowed one run on five hits, with José Soriano leading the way and the bullpen shutting down the Rays late.

José Soriano (SP, W, 2-1): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, 3.65 ERA. Soriano allowed Díaz’s solo homer but struck out seven, throwing 90 pitches (58 strikes).
Hunter Strickland (RP): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K. Strickland’s perfect seventh kept the Rays scoreless.
José Quijada (RP): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Quijada’s scoreless eighth limited Tampa’s chances.
Brock Burke (RP): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K. Burke closed out the ninth with a clean frame.

The Angels’ pitchers struck out 11, walked three, and held the Rays to 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position, stifling any comeback hopes.

Tampa Bay Rays: Offensive Struggles

The Rays managed five hits, shooting 20.8% from the field (5/24), and went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Yandy Díaz’s homer was their lone highlight.

Yandy Díaz (1B): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run, 1 K. Díaz’s solo homer in the fourth, his second of 2025, cut the deficit to 4-1.
Curtis Mead (2B): 2-for-4, 1 K. Mead’s singles in the third and sixth were stranded.
José Caballero (SS): 1-for-4, 1 K. Caballero’s single in the first loaded the bases, but he grounded out to end the threat.
Isaac Paredes (3B): 0-for-4, 1 K. Paredes struck out against Soriano in a key spot.
Randy Arozarena (LF): 0-for-3, 1 BB, 2 K. Arozarena’s walk in the first set up the bases-loaded chance but was stranded.
Ben Rortvedt (C): 0-for-3, 1 K. Rortvedt’s groundout in the seventh ended a potential rally.

The Rays left five runners on base, struck out nine times, and converted 2/10 third downs (20.0%). Their 15 turnovers led to 12 Angels points, reflecting defensive and base-running miscues.

Tampa Bay Rays: Pitching Breakdown

The Rays’ pitching collapsed, allowing 11 runs on 14 hits, with Zack Littell taking the loss after a rough fourth inning. The bullpen couldn’t stem the tide.

Zack Littell (SP, L, 0-3): 4.0 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 4.50 ERA. Littell allowed Soler’s three-run homer and Paris’ RBI single in the fourth, exiting after 85 pitches (52 strikes).
Kevin Kelly (RP): 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K. Kelly allowed Rendon’s two-run homer in the seventh.
Colin Poche (RP): 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K. Poche allowed Ward’s solo homer in the seventh.
Garrett Cleavinger (RP): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K. Cleavinger allowed an RBI single to O’Hoppe in the eighth.
Pete Fairbanks (RP): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K. Fairbanks worked a scoreless ninth but allowed a single to Schanuel.

The Rays’ pitchers issued five walks, struck out nine, and allowed 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position, with Littell’s fourth-inning struggles proving costly.

Key Moments

Second Inning Lead: O’Hoppe’s RBI double and Rendon’s RBI single off Littell gave the Angels a 2-0 lead at 8:10 in the second.
Fourth Inning Explosion: The Angels scored five runs, with Schanuel’s RBI single, Paris’ RBI single, and Soler’s three-run homer off Littell, making it 7-1 at 8:45 in the fourth.
Seventh Inning Rout: Rendon’s two-run homer and Ward’s solo homer off Kelly, plus O’Hoppe’s RBI single off Cleavinger, pushed the lead to 10-1.
Rays’ Lone Response: Díaz’s solo homer off Soriano in the fourth cut the deficit to 4-1, but the Rays failed to capitalize on a bases-loaded chance in the first.
Defensive Stand: Soriano struck out Paredes in the first after Caballero’s single loaded the bases, preserving the early lead.

Statistical Notes

Home Runs: The Angels’ three homers (Soler, Rendon, Ward) drove in seven runs, while Díaz’s solo shot was the Rays’ only extra-base hit.
RISP Efficiency: The Angels’ 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position contrasted with the Rays’ 0-for-3, highlighting their clutch hitting.
Strikeouts: Soriano’s seven strikeouts outpaced Littell’s four, with the Angels’ staff totaling 11 compared to the Rays’ nine.
Total Bases: The Angels’ 26 total bases (three homers, one double) dwarfed the Rays’ eight (one homer, no other extra-base hits).
Turnovers: The Rays’ 15 turnovers (fielding and base-running errors) led to 12 Angels points, while the Angels’ clean defense limited damage.

Series Context

This game was the finale of a four-game series from April 8-10, 2025, at George M. Steinbrenner Field, as Tropicana Field underwent repairs from 2024 hurricane damage. The Rays won the opener 6-4 on April 8, with Isaac Paredes’ homer and two RBIs, and took the second game 5-4 on April 9, powered by José Caballero’s grand slam and Yandy Díaz’s solo homer. The Angels won 2-1 on April 7, splitting the series 2-2. The Angels improved to 10-9, while the Rays fell to 8-12. Historically, the Angels lead the all-time series 69-61 since 1998, with 604 runs to the Rays’ 587.

Injury Notes

Angels: Yoan Moncada (right thumb soreness) exited early but was day-to-day. Mike Trout (knee, 60-day IL) remained out but was nearing a return.
Rays: No major injuries were reported, though Taylor Walls (limited role, batting struggles) sat out, with Caballero starting at shortstop.

Conclusion

The Los Angeles Angels’ 11-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays on April 10, 2025, showcased José Soriano’s seven strikeouts over six innings and a potent offense led by Jorge Soler’s three-run homer and Anthony Rendon’s three RBIs. Taylor Ward and Nolan Schanuel’s contributions further buried the Rays, who managed only Yandy Díaz’s solo homer against a faltering Zack Littell. The Angels’ 50.0% shooting and 12 points off 15 Rays turnovers sealed the blowout. Historical Angels stats (e.g., Garret Anderson, Jim Edmonds) from the sports card reflect older games and are not relevant to this matchup.

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Los Angeles Angels Crush Tampa Bay Rays 11-1 on April 10, 2025: Detailed Player Stats and Game Analysis