Angels End Mariner Streak

It is very hard for any team to sweep another in a four game series. The Mariners had the opportunity over the weekend against the Los Angeles Angels but it wasn’t meant to be though they were close losing 4-3.

The Mariners took the first lead in the top of the third when Mitch Haniger hit a double that scored Dee Gordon after he got on base with a single. In the bottom of the third though Justin Upton who had a good series against the Mariners hit a three-run homer to take 3-1 lead.  The lead didn’t last long because Daniel Vogelbach in for Nelson Cruz down with illness hit a two-run homer to tie the game.

Marco Gonzales went five innings for the Mariners giving up the three runs along with six hits, two walks and six strike outs. Other than the pitch to Upton did an ok job in the game. Shawn Armstrong pitched the sixth inning having another fine performance showing the Mariners that he could have a spot in the bullpen next season.

The Angels won the game in the seventh inning when Kole Calhoun hit a home run off of Nick Vincent. Calhoun is another one handful of players who finds a way sometime during a series to beat the Mariners. The Mariners were only able to get one hit off the Angels bullpen over four innings. A very good reason they were not able to win the game.

The Mariners now go to Texas taking on the Astros then the Rangers both in three game series. The Mariners have Wade LeBlanc going Monday night followed by Mike Leake on Tuesday. Right now they don’t have anyone scheduled for Wednesday. It is possible that James Paxton will be ready to go then or go with Roenis Elias again. The Astros will be another tough series because they do have outstanding starting pitching although the Mariners did sweep them the last time in Houston. The rotation against the Rangers hasn’t been announced as of yet. Go M’s.