Bryan Woo delivered a dominant performance on Saturday night, striking out a career-high 13 batters over six innings to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. The win was Seattle’s eighth in a row, keeping the club tied with the Houston Astros atop the American League West standings.
Oddsmakers had the Mariners favored at -165 on the moneyline entering the matchup, with the Angels listed at +140. The over/under for the game was set at 8.5 runs, a number that narrowly stayed under with a combined total of eight.
Woo (14-7) gave up two runs on three hits, walking just one batter while continuing his streak of pitching at least five innings in 31 consecutive starts, the longest active run in the American League. After allowing Jo Adell’s 36th home run of the season and an RBI single by Bryce Teodosio in the second inning, Woo settled in, retiring the next 13 batters he faced.
Seattle provided early support against Angels starter Mitch Farris (1-1), who lasted only four innings. Farris allowed five runs on five hits while issuing four walks and striking out seven. In the first inning, Jorge Polanco extended his extra-base hit streak to eight games with a two-run double, giving Seattle an early lead. The streak is the longest by a Mariners hitter this season.
The Mariners extended their advantage in the fourth inning when J.P. Crawford hit his 10th home run of the year, a solo shot that put Seattle in front for good. Later, in the fifth inning, Josh Naylor capped an 11-pitch at-bat against reliever Chase Silseth with a two-run single, pushing Seattle’s lead to 5-2.
The Angels attempted a late rally in the ninth inning when Taylor Ward homered off reliever Matt Brash, who nonetheless completed the frame to record his fourth save of the season.
Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery was unavailable while attending a funeral, leaving bench coach Ryan Goins to serve as acting manager for the game.
Seattle’s recent surge has matched its longest winning streak of the season, which also reached eight games from August 3 through August 12. The Mariners remain in control of the second American League wild-card position, currently tied with the Boston Red Sox.
The loss continued a difficult stretch for Los Angeles, which has struggled to generate consistent offense. The team managed just three hits against Woo and could not put multiple runners on base after the second inning.
Saturday’s win was another showcase of the Mariners’ pitching depth, which has been a strength throughout the season. Seattle starters have consistently worked deep into games, helping the bullpen maintain its effectiveness during the late stages.
The three-game series will conclude on Sunday afternoon. The Angels are scheduled to start right-hander Kyle Hendricks (7-9, 4.58 ERA), while the Mariners will counter with right-hander George Kirby (8-7, 4.56 ERA). First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. local time, with Seattle aiming for a sweep and a chance to remain level with Houston in the division race.