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Wade Meckler homers, makes sliding catch in debut for hometown Angels
Meckler, 26, hit a first-at-bat homer and made a sliding catch as the Angels beat the Rangers 9-6.
- On Friday, Wade Meckler debuted for the Los Angeles Angels, hitting a three-run homer in his first at-bat and making a sliding catch to help beat the Texas Rangers 9-6 at Angel Stadium.
- Called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to replace Josh Lowe in left field, the 26-year-old Esperanza High product grew up watching his new teammate, Mike Trout, on television.
- Driving a 98-mph fastball from pitcher Jacob 403 feet to right center, Meckler became the first Angels player to homer in his first at-bat since Mike Napoli did against the Tigers in 2006.
- Catcher Logan Hoppe praised the energy the rookie brought to the 9-6 victory, while winning pitcher Grayson Rodriguez said the homer "put it in four-wheel drive."
- Despite holding an MLB-worst 18-34 record, the Angels secured the win behind Shortstop Zack Neto, who hit two solo homers and preserved the lead with a defensive play in the seventh.
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Wade Meckler homers, makes sliding catch in debut for hometown Angels
Fantasy met reality for Wade Meckler in his debut for the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night when he hit a three-homer in the first inning and Mike Trout greeted him at home plate with a high-five.
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Return of the Meck! O.C. native dazzles in Angels debut
ANAHEIM -- For most baseball fans, it’s a childhood dream to play for their favorite team and make a difference. But for Wade Meckler, it became a reality on Friday night. An Orange County native who graduated from Esperanza High School in Anaheim, Meckler grew up as an Angels fan.
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