The Seattle Mariners continued their impressive stretch of form with a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, securing their seventh consecutive series win. The game, played at T-Mobile Park, was marked by a late offensive surge from the Mariners and an early exit from Angels outfielder Mike Trout due to left knee discomfort.
Entering the game, betting odds had the Mariners listed as slight favorites at approximately -125 on the moneyline, with the Angels offered at +105. The spread reflected Seattle’s recent dominance, having gone 15-3 over their last 18 contests.
Mike Trout, who has been managing a history of injuries in recent seasons, left the game in the fourth inning after running out a ground ball. He had gone 1-for-2 before his substitution by Jo Adell. Trout, batting .179 with nine home runs, has now sparked concern over the potential recurrence of knee issues that have previously limited his playing time. After the game, Trout expressed optimism about returning to the lineup Thursday, though the Angels confirmed no immediate update on his availability.
The game remained competitive until the seventh inning, when Seattle broke a 3-3 tie with a six-run outburst. J.P. Crawford delivered the key blow, a two-run single that drove in the go-ahead runs. Crawford would later score from first base on a double off the wall by Julio Rodríguez. Rodríguez’s aggressive base running culminated in a headfirst slide at home to extend the Mariners’ lead. Cal Raleigh followed with a single to left, plating Rodríguez and further padding the advantage.
Randy Arozarena added a solo home run in the sixth, his fifth of the season, extending his personal on-base streak to 25 games. That streak currently ranks third-longest active in Major League Baseball, trailing only Kyle Schwarber and Aaron Judge.
Seattle starter Emerson Hancock pitched six innings, surrendering nine hits and three runs while keeping the Mariners within reach. Reliever Casey Legumina (2-0) was credited with the win after a scoreless seventh.
The Angels initially stayed competitive thanks to a solo homer from Jorge Soler, his fifth of the year. However, Los Angeles’ bullpen faltered in the seventh. Reid Detmers relieved starter Tyler Anderson and failed to record an out while allowing five runs, significantly swinging the game in Seattle’s favor.
Seattle also announced that outfielder Luke Raley has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday due to a right oblique strain.
Looking ahead, the Angels will begin a 10-game homestand Thursday with Yusei Kikuchi (0-4, 4.31 ERA) set to face Detroit’s Casey Mize (4-1, 2.12 ERA). The Mariners travel to face the Texas Rangers, where Bryan Woo (3-1, 3.09 ERA) will take the mound against Jack Leiter (2-0, 2.03 ERA).