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A Pikachu figurine has become the Angels’ unofficial good luck charm, thanks to shortstop Zach Neto, who credits it with sparking the team’s recent surge. Since it debuted in Seattle during a road trip, the yellow mouse has been a silent witness to game-winning homers, near no-hitters, and walk-off wins. Neto, a longtime Pokémon card fan who even shares the hobby with Mike Trout, sees Pikachu as a symbol of resilience and patience—like opening a pack of cards and learning to accept that not every draw is perfect. Even the manager lets it stay, embracing the charm’s quirky energy. In a season full of long odds, this little mouse proves that sometimes, a bit of fun and a reminder to keep going is all you need.

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