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Angels turn rare 5-2-5-1-4 double play in unorthodox sequence

A wild Angels rundown ends in two outs.

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5-2-5-1-4 The Angels turn an unorthodox double play 😳 https://t.co/JcocKyuDju

What happened: The Angels recorded an unusual double play logged in the scorebook as 5-2-5-1-4, a winding rundown sequence that routed the ball through the third baseman, catcher, pitcher and second baseman before two runners were retired. The scorecard line is one of the more unorthodox defensive notations a fan will see in a season.

Why it matters: Double plays scored 5-2-5-1-4 are exceedingly rare, requiring several throws and tag attempts to finish off two outs without a misplay. For a Los Angeles club sitting at 32-47 and grinding through the regular season, crisp fundamentals like this stand out as a defensive highlight worth noting.

By the numbers: The notation 5-2-5-1-4 traces the ball by position number: third baseman (5) to catcher (2) back to third baseman (5) to pitcher (1) to second baseman (4). The Angels enter the day 32-47 on the 2026 season, winners of two straight, scoring 4.6 runs per game while allowing 5.0.

What to watch: Watch whether the Angels' infield keeps stringing together clean defensive work as the homestand continues.

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