Trout Returns with Dinger on Anniversary

Mike Trout made a triumphant return to the Angels lineup on July 8, 2026, hitting a 438-foot homer in the eighth inning against the Rangers. The blast put Los Angeles ahead 11-0 and came exactly 15 years after his MLB debut on the same date.

Trout finished 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs. His return from a strained right hamstring was highlighted by the impressive home run off an 88.4 mph changeup, which he hit 22 mph faster than it arrived. Jo Adell also contributed with two home runs as the Angels won 13-1. cat-cross.com