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Trout, Neto Homer After Pregame Pokémon Pack in Angels’ 4-3 Win Over White Sox

Neto credited a Charizard pull with helping him relax during a slump.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Zach Neto high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run, Image 2 shows Collage of multiple Pokémon trading cards including Charizard
Apr 17, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) greets shortstop Zach Neto (9) after defeating the San Diego Padres at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Angels, who beat the White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday, got home runs from Mike Trout, Zach Neto and Jorge Soler.
  • Before first pitch, Trout and Neto opened Pokémon card packs to ease Neto’s mind, and Neto pulled a coveted Charizard.
  • Neto had entered the game in an 0-for-18 skid and said the light ritual helped him reset.
  • The homers were Neto’s sixth of the season and Trout’s 11th, according to game recaps.
  • MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger first reported the pack-opening anecdote, which outlets highlighted as part of a wider revival of public card unboxings among fans and athletes.