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It's a full MLB slate today, and we're kicking off the week with some MLB best bets based on prices at the prediction market Polymarket, which allows bettors all across the country to join in on the baseball action.

Our expert MLB picks are below, with a distinct National League flavor to our April 6 plays.

MLB expert picks for today

Pick	Odds
Josh Inglis: PIT ML	-127
Jon Metler: COL ML	+163
Neil Parker: PHI ML	-113

Prices courtesy of Polymarket.

Josh Inglis' expert pick: Pirates moneyline

Price: 56¢ (-127) at Polymarket

The Pirates draw one of the best matchups on the board against Germán Márquez, who was hit hard in his debut, allowing eight hits in just nine outs, including two home runs. THE BAT projects Márquez to allow the most earned runs of any starter today, with a fair price on the Pirates moneyline at -178. With 14 mph winds blowing out and Márquez’s fly-ball profile, Pittsburgh is in a strong spot to generate offense. On the other side, Bubba Chandler brings elite velocity and should be able to keep a light-hitting San Diego Padres lineup in check.

Jon Metler's expert pick: Rockies moneyline

Price: 38¢ (+163) at Polymarket

The Rockies cashed a parlay for me yesterday, and I wasn’t expecting to back them again on the moneyline today... but here we are — Go Rockies! The Houston Astros are sending Cody Bolton out for his first career start due to Hunter Brown’s injury. Even if Bolton manages to navigate Coors Field, he’s a career reliever, which means Houston will likely lean heavily on its bullpen — just one day after playing a 10-inning game against the Athletics in Sacramento. This sets up as a tough scheduling spot for the Astros, and the price on Colorado feels too strong to pass up. The Rockies are trading at 38% on the moneyline, but I make them closer to 44%.

Neil Parker's expert pick: Phillies moneyline

Price: 53¢ (-113) at Polymarket

The San Francisco Giants check in last in baseball in wOBA and wRC+ against righties, and they’ll face an elite young pitcher in Andrew Painter, who impressed in his MLB debut with eight strikeouts and a 31% Called Strike + Whiffs rate. In the opposite dugout, the Phillies sit fifth in wOBA and wRC+ against right-handed arms, with San Fran sending veteran Adrian Houser to the bump. He sports a run-of-the-mill 4.29 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 4.51 xFIP across 413 1/3 innings since the beginning of 2022, so I'm expecting the Phillies to put enough runs on the board to pull away.

More MLB best bets for today

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It's a full MLB slate today, and we're kicking off the week with some MLB best bets based on prices at the prediction market Polymarket, which allows bettors all across the country to join in on the baseball action.

Our expert MLB picks are below, with a distinct National League flavor to our April 6 plays.

MLB expert picks for today

Pick	Odds
Josh Inglis: PIT ML	-127
Jon Metler: COL ML	+163
Neil Parker: PHI ML	-113

Prices courtesy of Polymarket.

Josh Inglis' expert pick: Pirates moneyline

Price: 56¢ (-127) at Polymarket

The Pirates draw one of the best matchups on the board against Germán Márquez, who was hit hard in his debut, allowing eight hits in just nine outs, including two home runs. THE BAT projects Márquez to allow the most earned runs of any starter today, with a fair price on the Pirates moneyline at -178. With 14 mph winds blowing out and Márquez’s fly-ball profile, Pittsburgh is in a strong spot to generate offense. On the other side, Bubba Chandler brings elite velocity and should be able to keep a light-hitting San Diego Padres lineup in check.

Jon Metler's expert pick: Rockies moneyline

Price: 38¢ (+163) at Polymarket

The Rockies cashed a parlay for me yesterday, and I wasn’t expecting to back them again on the moneyline today... but here we are — Go Rockies! The Houston Astros are sending Cody Bolton out for his first career start due to Hunter Brown’s injury. Even if Bolton manages to navigate Coors Field, he’s a career reliever, which means Houston will likely lean heavily on its bullpen — just one day after playing a 10-inning game against the Athletics in Sacramento. This sets up as a tough scheduling spot for the Astros, and the price on Colorado feels too strong to pass up. The Rockies are trading at 38% on the moneyline, but I make them closer to 44%.

Neil Parker's expert pick: Phillies moneyline

Price: 53¢ (-113) at Polymarket

The San Francisco Giants check in last in baseball in wOBA and wRC+ against righties, and they’ll face an elite young pitcher in Andrew Painter, who impressed in his MLB debut with eight strikeouts and a 31% Called Strike + Whiffs rate. In the opposite dugout, the Phillies sit fifth in wOBA and wRC+ against right-handed arms, with San Fran sending veteran Adrian Houser to the bump. He sports a run-of-the-mill 4.29 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 4.51 xFIP across 413 1/3 innings since the beginning of 2022, so I'm expecting the Phillies to put enough runs on the board to pull away.

More MLB best bets for today

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The latest news on your Houston Astros and from around MLB:

This was the greatest defensive play I have ever seen Jose Altuve make.Range. Awareness. Accuracy. Timeliness. Pure Brilliance.

Jose Altuve’s resurgence showing at plate and in field:

Astros continue to make marks offensively:

Fresh off his first career save, Cody Bolton will start today for the Astros in place of Hunter Brown:

For the first time in over 30 years, the Chicago White Sox have swept the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cleveland is watching it’s franchise player become it’s franchise icon:

Cubs’ 2B Nico Hoerner has a career OPS of 104. Yet he just got the 4th largest guaranteed salary of a second baseman all time. Ken Rosenthal thinks it’s a great move by Chicago.

A young fan stood in the rain and watched Shohei Ohtani work out. Ohtani noticed.

There are 20 of the top 100 prospects currently playing in the majors. More could be coming soon:

The Marlins stun the Yankees with a huge 8th inning.

Nolan Schanuel walks off the Seattle Mariners in Los Angeles:

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte walks off the Atlanta Braves in the desert!

It’s funny because it’s true:

Angels’ hitting coach Brady Anderson had some high praise of RF Jo Adell, who stole 3 home runs in one game Saturday, to Ken Rosenthal:

Does the MLBPA currently have the short end of the stick in negotiations for a new CBA with MLB?

Red Sox fans are angry with team ownership amid an MLB-worst 2-7 start, and let their voices be heard at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon.

First time I’ve heard that description:

The latest news on your Houston Astros and from around MLB:

This was the greatest defensive play I have ever seen Jose Altuve make.Range. Awareness. Accuracy. Timeliness. Pure Brilliance.

Jose Altuve’s resurgence showing at plate and in field:

Astros continue to make marks offensively:

Fresh off his first career save, Cody Bolton will start today for the Astros in place of Hunter Brown:

For the first time in over 30 years, the Chicago White Sox have swept the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cleveland is watching it’s franchise player become it’s franchise icon:

Cubs’ 2B Nico Hoerner has a career OPS of 104. Yet he just got the 4th largest guaranteed salary of a second baseman all time. Ken Rosenthal thinks it’s a great move by Chicago.

A young fan stood in the rain and watched Shohei Ohtani work out. Ohtani noticed.

There are 20 of the top 100 prospects currently playing in the majors. More could be coming soon:

The Marlins stun the Yankees with a huge 8th inning.

Nolan Schanuel walks off the Seattle Mariners in Los Angeles:

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte walks off the Atlanta Braves in the desert!

It’s funny because it’s true:

Angels’ hitting coach Brady Anderson had some high praise of RF Jo Adell, who stole 3 home runs in one game Saturday, to Ken Rosenthal:

Does the MLBPA currently have the short end of the stick in negotiations for a new CBA with MLB?

Red Sox fans are angry with team ownership amid an MLB-worst 2-7 start, and let their voices be heard at Fenway Park Sunday afternoon.

First time I’ve heard that description:

As we here at Pinstripe Alley continue to do our daily feature highlighting a Yankee birthday of the day, we’re probably going to come upon situations where someone we write about happens to have been in the news recently. In today’s case, it was for a sad reason.

Today’s birthday is Ken Clay, who sadly passed away just over a week ago. Even before that news, he was set to feature as today’s birthday honoree, so let’s offer our best wishes to his family and loved ones on his 72nd birthday.

Kenneth Earl “Ken” Clay
Born: April 6, 1954 (Lynchburg, VA)
Died: March 26, 2026 (Lynchburg, VA)
Yankees Tenure: 1977-79

Born on April 6, 1954, Clay was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia where he made his name at E.C. Glass High School. A multi-sport star and five-letter athlete, Clay excelled on the baseball diamond, leading to the Yankees selecting him in the second round of the 1972 MLB Draft.

Right from the start in the Yankees’ minor league system, Clay showed talent and was dubbed an “outstanding” pitching prospect, but his path to the majors would take a little while. That was in large part because, while having decent stuff, he had some issues with control. In all of his first four seasons in the minors, he walked at least 4.1 batters per nine innings, including 27 in 48 innings in his first taste of Triple-A in 1975.

Clay started to get his control under, well, control, in 1976, and he followed that with an excellent start in ‘77. In 10 starts with Triple-A Syracuse, Clay went 5-1 with a 1.68 ERA in 75 innings. That got him a call-up to the big leagues for his first taste of The Show. Manager Billy Martin gave Clay his debut on June 7, 1977 in the eighth inning of a game the Yankees were trailing against the Rangers. Clay allowed one single in a scoreless frame, keeping the Yankees in it with a chance in the ninth, though nothing came of it.

For the year, Clay would make 21 appearances for the Yankees in 1977, including three starts. He went on to appear in the Yankees’ two World Series losses, but he pitched decently in them, earning a ring as the Yankees defeated the Dodgers, 4-2.

The following season, Clay went into the year hoping to win a spot in the Yankees’ roster, or even the rotation. However, the Yankees acquired a number of more veteran pitchers, dampening those chances. Clay began to show some frustrations over that, to the irritation of some of his veteran Yankee teammates. The generally easygoing Catfish Hunter even said that Clay had a “great arm, great slider, bad brains,” remarking that advice from him and other more experienced pitchers often went ignored.

On the field, Clay finally seemed to figure out his walk issues, but was still a bit below average, posting a 4.28 ERA. However, once again, he was good enough to merit a postseason roster spot, where he showed his potential. In Game 1 of the 1978 ALCS against the Royals, Clay threw 3.2 hitless innings out of the bullpen. He was credited with a save as he kept the Royals in check, allowing the Yankees to build and then maintain a lead. He had a less successful appearance in the World Series, but the Yankees again defeated the Dodgers, earning Clay another ring.

As the calendar turned to 1979, Clay’s frustrations about his role continued, but this time around, he was running out of positive marks to point to. Again in a swingman role, Clay posted a 5.40 ERA in in 78.1 innings.

Things fully came to a head on September 1, 1979. Having been given a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first in a game against the Royals, Clay ended up surrendering four runs on five hits and a walk, lasting just 2.1 innings, getting removed from the game by manager Billy Martin after allowing a home run to George Brett. Kansas City ended up winning the game 9-8, despite the Yankees’ big early lead. Adding to that, Clay didn’t stick around after being removed and left the dugout in frustration.

After the game, Clay was the subject of ire from not only Martin, but also Steinbrenner. As was his wont, the Yankees’ owner did not mince words about Clay, saying:

Clay has continually complained about not getting a chance to pitch, but he has refused any of our suggestions to help his pitching. I’ve heard people tell me what a great arm he has, but I question his heart. In horse racing, we have what we call a morning glory. The horse works a great three or four furlongs in the morning workout and looks sensational. Then when the race comes he starts sweating during the parade to the post, and when he gets in the gate and the race starts he stinks the place out. He spits the bit.

Clay was relegated to just one bullpen appearance for the rest of the ‘79 season, and began the following season in the minors. With the 1980 Yankees looking for pitching they could count on more, they added future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry in a trade with the Rangers on August 14th. With the still-intriguing Clay pitching well in the minors, he was a featured name going the other way.

However, his fortunes didn’t really change in Texas as despite now getting an extended chance in the rotation, he posted a 4.60 ERA and also walked 29 batters in 43 innings. After the season, the Rangers included him in a 11-player deal with the Mariners. He still struggled there in 1981, and was released in March 1982. Clay never really attempted to catch on anywhere else after that, ending his baseball career at just 27 years old. Following his playing career, Clay dealt with a number of legal issues. He eventually settled back in his native Lynchburg, where he lived until his recent passing, just before his 72nd birthday.

There is a saying that there’s “no such thing as a pitching prospect,” and considering what happened to Clay, George Steinbrenner may have taken that to heart a little too much.

See more of the “Yankees Birthday of the Day” series here.

As we here at Pinstripe Alley continue to do our daily feature highlighting a Yankee birthday of the day, we’re probably going to come upon situations where someone we write about happens to have been in the news recently. In today’s case, it was for a sad reason.

Today’s birthday is Ken Clay, who sadly passed away just over a week ago. Even before that news, he was set to feature as today’s birthday honoree, so let’s offer our best wishes to his family and loved ones on his 72nd birthday.

Kenneth Earl “Ken” Clay
Born: April 6, 1954 (Lynchburg, VA)
Died: March 26, 2026 (Lynchburg, VA)
Yankees Tenure: 1977-79

Born on April 6, 1954, Clay was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia where he made his name at E.C. Glass High School. A multi-sport star and five-letter athlete, Clay excelled on the baseball diamond, leading to the Yankees selecting him in the second round of the 1972 MLB Draft.

Right from the start in the Yankees’ minor league system, Clay showed talent and was dubbed an “outstanding” pitching prospect, but his path to the majors would take a little while. That was in large part because, while having decent stuff, he had some issues with control. In all of his first four seasons in the minors, he walked at least 4.1 batters per nine innings, including 27 in 48 innings in his first taste of Triple-A in 1975.

Clay started to get his control under, well, control, in 1976, and he followed that with an excellent start in ‘77. In 10 starts with Triple-A Syracuse, Clay went 5-1 with a 1.68 ERA in 75 innings. That got him a call-up to the big leagues for his first taste of The Show. Manager Billy Martin gave Clay his debut on June 7, 1977 in the eighth inning of a game the Yankees were trailing against the Rangers. Clay allowed one single in a scoreless frame, keeping the Yankees in it with a chance in the ninth, though nothing came of it.

For the year, Clay would make 21 appearances for the Yankees in 1977, including three starts. He went on to appear in the Yankees’ two World Series losses, but he pitched decently in them, earning a ring as the Yankees defeated the Dodgers, 4-2.

The following season, Clay went into the year hoping to win a spot in the Yankees’ roster, or even the rotation. However, the Yankees acquired a number of more veteran pitchers, dampening those chances. Clay began to show some frustrations over that, to the irritation of some of his veteran Yankee teammates. The generally easygoing Catfish Hunter even said that Clay had a “great arm, great slider, bad brains,” remarking that advice from him and other more experienced pitchers often went ignored.

On the field, Clay finally seemed to figure out his walk issues, but was still a bit below average, posting a 4.28 ERA. However, once again, he was good enough to merit a postseason roster spot, where he showed his potential. In Game 1 of the 1978 ALCS against the Royals, Clay threw 3.2 hitless innings out of the bullpen. He was credited with a save as he kept the Royals in check, allowing the Yankees to build and then maintain a lead. He had a less successful appearance in the World Series, but the Yankees again defeated the Dodgers, earning Clay another ring.

As the calendar turned to 1979, Clay’s frustrations about his role continued, but this time around, he was running out of positive marks to point to. Again in a swingman role, Clay posted a 5.40 ERA in in 78.1 innings.

Things fully came to a head on September 1, 1979. Having been given a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first in a game against the Royals, Clay ended up surrendering four runs on five hits and a walk, lasting just 2.1 innings, getting removed from the game by manager Billy Martin after allowing a home run to George Brett. Kansas City ended up winning the game 9-8, despite the Yankees’ big early lead. Adding to that, Clay didn’t stick around after being removed and left the dugout in frustration.

After the game, Clay was the subject of ire from not only Martin, but also Steinbrenner. As was his wont, the Yankees’ owner did not mince words about Clay, saying:

Clay has continually complained about not getting a chance to pitch, but he has refused any of our suggestions to help his pitching. I’ve heard people tell me what a great arm he has, but I question his heart. In horse racing, we have what we call a morning glory. The horse works a great three or four furlongs in the morning workout and looks sensational. Then when the race comes he starts sweating during the parade to the post, and when he gets in the gate and the race starts he stinks the place out. He spits the bit.

Clay was relegated to just one bullpen appearance for the rest of the ‘79 season, and began the following season in the minors. With the 1980 Yankees looking for pitching they could count on more, they added future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry in a trade with the Rangers on August 14th. With the still-intriguing Clay pitching well in the minors, he was a featured name going the other way.

However, his fortunes didn’t really change in Texas as despite now getting an extended chance in the rotation, he posted a 4.60 ERA and also walked 29 batters in 43 innings. After the season, the Rangers included him in a 11-player deal with the Mariners. He still struggled there in 1981, and was released in March 1982. Clay never really attempted to catch on anywhere else after that, ending his baseball career at just 27 years old. Following his playing career, Clay dealt with a number of legal issues. He eventually settled back in his native Lynchburg, where he lived until his recent passing, just before his 72nd birthday.

There is a saying that there’s “no such thing as a pitching prospect,” and considering what happened to Clay, George Steinbrenner may have taken that to heart a little too much.

See more of the “Yankees Birthday of the Day” series here.

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FanDuel Sportsbook is paying bettors who were robbed of three home runs during Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell’s historic night of defense.

Adell snagged three balls headed over the fence, including one that sent him tumbling into the stands, during Saturday’s 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Key Takeaways

• Adell caught three balls that were headed over the outfield wall and would’ve been home runs.
  
  
• The underdog Angels won the game and the series against their division rivals.
  
  
• FanDuel users received bonus bets instead of cash refunds.

FanDuel bettors experienced the same sinking feeling of despair that the Mariners did during Saturday’s unprecedented outcome.

On three occasions, a Seattle player appeared to have slammed a solo blast over the right field wall. That included last year’s MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth. 

All THREE of Jo Adell's home run robberies from tonight ...

Yes, you read that right 😮 https://t.co/bc0Wb9i1Iipic.twitter.com/axhyQFpLHD

— MLB (@MLB) April 5, 2026

Player home runs are one of the most popular betting markets in MLB games. Prior to the contest, sportsbooks had home run odds for Raleigh (+215), Naylor (+425), and Crawford (+800), while the Mariners were -150 on the moneyline.

Anyone who bet $10 on each outcome individually would have won $174. Taking it a step further and parlaying all three outcomes with a $10 wager would’ve resulted in $1,478.42 in winnings.

A BETTORS WORST NIGHTMARE 🫩

Jo Adell robbed THREE homers against Seattle

Cal Raleigh +215 ❌
Josh Naylor +425 ❌
JP Crawford +800 ❌

The Mariners (-150) lost 1-0 😵 pic.twitter.com/5ZMOt6vllY

— Covers (@Covers) April 5, 2026

While all home run tickets on the players mentioned above could have been graded as losses, FanDuel decided to refund customers with bonus bets. The sportsbook said that it had its customers' backs for a “once-in-a-lifetime situation” like the one that Adell found himself in the middle of.

The company did not say anything about refunding Mariners’ moneyline bets.

Jo Adell saved the game.

FanDuel is saving your bets.

When a once-in-a-lifetime situation like THREE home run robberies happens, we've got your back 💙

We're refunding all HR bets on Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and J.P. Crawford with bonus bets! https://t.co/fRSdnshrUw

— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 5, 2026

Bonus bets are not the same as cash refunds. They cannot be withdrawn or transferred to other sportsbooks, but they can be used to fund wagers placed at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Adell powers the Angels’ solid start

Adell wasn’t much of a factor on offense in Saturday’s win. He hit one single but did not get on base otherwise and did not score the only run of the game.

Despite that, his defensive performance earned praise from a legendary player who happened to have a close-up view of his outfield robberies. 

Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star, who now works as a special assistant for the Angels, said that Adell probably played “the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.” 

He also claimed to have “blacked out” when Adell, with whom he spent time working on defense during spring training, fell into the stands clutching his third robbery.

The Angels carried the momentum from Saturday night’s thriller into the rubber match with the Mariners on Sunday, which ended 8-7 in their favor. Adell went 1-5 at the plate with an RBI and scored twice.

The Angels now sit at 5-5 on the season, one game behind the AL West-leading Houston Astros. The Mariners are 4-6 and two games out of first in the same division.

World Series and future odds

There are still more than 150 games left in the MLB regular season. Although the Angels have enjoyed a solid start, they still find themselves last in odds to win the AL West at FanDuel (+2700). The Mariners (+105) lead the odds board and are slightly ahead of the Astros (+230). 

World Series odds still heavily favor the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are already down to +200. The New York Yankees are second and first among all American League teams at +800, followed by the Mariners (+1100).

There are no odds for Adell to rob three home runs in another game.

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FanDuel Sportsbook is paying bettors who were robbed of three home runs during Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell’s historic night of defense.

Adell snagged three balls headed over the fence, including one that sent him tumbling into the stands, during Saturday’s 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Key Takeaways

• Adell caught three balls that were headed over the outfield wall and would’ve been home runs.
  
  
• The underdog Angels won the game and the series against their division rivals.
  
  
• FanDuel users received bonus bets instead of cash refunds.

FanDuel bettors experienced the same sinking feeling of despair that the Mariners did during Saturday’s unprecedented outcome.

On three occasions, a Seattle player appeared to have slammed a solo blast over the right field wall. That included last year’s MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth. 

All THREE of Jo Adell's home run robberies from tonight ...

Yes, you read that right 😮 https://t.co/bc0Wb9i1Iipic.twitter.com/axhyQFpLHD

— MLB (@MLB) April 5, 2026

Player home runs are one of the most popular betting markets in MLB games. Prior to the contest, sportsbooks had home run odds for Raleigh (+215), Naylor (+425), and Crawford (+800), while the Mariners were -150 on the moneyline.

Anyone who bet $10 on each outcome individually would have won $174. Taking it a step further and parlaying all three outcomes with a $10 wager would’ve resulted in $1,478.42 in winnings.

A BETTORS WORST NIGHTMARE 🫩

Jo Adell robbed THREE homers against Seattle

Cal Raleigh +215 ❌
Josh Naylor +425 ❌
JP Crawford +800 ❌

The Mariners (-150) lost 1-0 😵 pic.twitter.com/5ZMOt6vllY

— Covers (@Covers) April 5, 2026

While all home run tickets on the players mentioned above could have been graded as losses, FanDuel decided to refund customers with bonus bets. The sportsbook said that it had its customers' backs for a “once-in-a-lifetime situation” like the one that Adell found himself in the middle of.

The company did not say anything about refunding Mariners’ moneyline bets.

Jo Adell saved the game.

FanDuel is saving your bets.

When a once-in-a-lifetime situation like THREE home run robberies happens, we've got your back 💙

We're refunding all HR bets on Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and J.P. Crawford with bonus bets! https://t.co/fRSdnshrUw

— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 5, 2026

Bonus bets are not the same as cash refunds. They cannot be withdrawn or transferred to other sportsbooks, but they can be used to fund wagers placed at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Adell powers the Angels’ solid start

Adell wasn’t much of a factor on offense in Saturday’s win. He hit one single but did not get on base otherwise and did not score the only run of the game.

Despite that, his defensive performance earned praise from a legendary player who happened to have a close-up view of his outfield robberies. 

Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove winner and five-time All-Star, who now works as a special assistant for the Angels, said that Adell probably played “the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.” 

He also claimed to have “blacked out” when Adell, with whom he spent time working on defense during spring training, fell into the stands clutching his third robbery.

The Angels carried the momentum from Saturday night’s thriller into the rubber match with the Mariners on Sunday, which ended 8-7 in their favor. Adell went 1-5 at the plate with an RBI and scored twice.

The Angels now sit at 5-5 on the season, one game behind the AL West-leading Houston Astros. The Mariners are 4-6 and two games out of first in the same division.

World Series and future odds

There are still more than 150 games left in the MLB regular season. Although the Angels have enjoyed a solid start, they still find themselves last in odds to win the AL West at FanDuel (+2700). The Mariners (+105) lead the odds board and are slightly ahead of the Astros (+230). 

World Series odds still heavily favor the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are already down to +200. The New York Yankees are second and first among all American League teams at +800, followed by the Mariners (+1100).

There are no odds for Adell to rob three home runs in another game.

This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.