The lead
June 21, 2026 - West Sacramento - Zach Neto hit a go-ahead homer in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 9-7 at Sutter Health Park, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
The game stayed tight until Neto's ninth-inning blast gave the Angels the lead for good. Both teams traded runs in a back-and-forth Sunday affair.
Pitching and matchup notes
Bullpens on both sides struggled to hold leads before Neto ended it with one swing.
Bats that changed the board
Neto's go-ahead homer paced the offense. AthX Engine graded the Angels at 22 team FP.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
AthX Engine stacks clutch homers at the top of late-inning hitting nights. Neto's blast registers on the daily board, separate from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
The Angels and Athletics continued their series Monday in West Sacramento.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
Ready to trade Angels 9, Athletics 7: Neto Go-Ahead Homer in Ninth?
Download the AthX Android app, or sign up on the web. Trade player and team shares with low 1–4% fees and performance-linked pricing.
Launch bonus ends April 30 · 2026 MLB launch window
Earn up to $500 in bonus player shares as an eligible new account — fund with qualifying monthly deposits (terms apply).
Web signup: https://getathx.com/signup
Double up: referrals + launch promo
Refer a friend before April 30 — when they fund with $100+, you can both earn bonus shares through the referral program, in addition to the limited-time up to $500 in bonus player shares launch offer (terms apply).
Explore AthX trading pages
Browse searchable directories or jump to featured player and team pages (stats, projections, FAQs).