Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles

It’s been a whirlwind recently for Angels shortstop Zach Neto, who saw his name surface in trade rumors ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline while also being in a slump at the plate. With Neto scuffling, the Angels moved him out of the leadoff spot for just the fourth time this season, but he made the most of it by going 2-for-5 at the plate with a three-run homer in a 4-1 win against the Orioles in the series finale on Thursday at Camden Yards. Neto hit cleanup against the Orioles, marking the first time out of the No. 1 spot since he hit third against the Dodgers on May 15. Left fielder Wade Meckler moved up to hit leadoff for the second time in his career and also went 2-for-5. “Looking at the result, it went great,” said manager Kurt Suzuki. “Meckler had good at-bats at the top, and then Neto coming up with those situations with guys on base. Just more opportunities for him to drive guys in. So I thought it flowed pretty well.” Neto acknowledged it’s been tough recently dealing with the thought of possibly being dealt. But like left-hander Reid Detmers, he [ultimately wasn’t traded