Wade Meckler homers, makes sliding catch in debut for hometown Angels
Wade Meckler made a memorable debut for the Los Angeles Angels, hitting a home run and making a sliding catch. The 26-year-old, who grew up in the area, replaced struggling player Josh Lowe. His performance contributed to the Angels' 9-6 victory over the Texas Rangers.
- ▪Wade Meckler hit a home run in his first inning with the Angels.
- ▪He made a sliding catch of a fly ball before crashing into the wall.
- ▪Meckler was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to join the team.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wade-meckler-homers-makes-sliding-054555736.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 05:45:55 +0000 |
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