What happened: Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto opened the scoring on Wednesday with a solo home run in the top of the first inning. The blast marked Neto's second consecutive game with a home run against the Diamondbacks, though the Angels eventually fell 8–1 in the series finale.
Why it matters: The home run provides further momentum for the Angels' All-Star campaign as Neto continues a breakout June. Despite his individual success, the loss highlights the team's difficulty in generating offense beyond their lead-off production.
By the numbers: Neto's 15th home run of the season was a 412-foot shot with an exit velocity of 106 mph. The solo blast came on a 94-mph fastball in the opening frame.
What to watch: The Angels travel to Oakland for a new series against the Athletics starting Thursday.