Continuing their vengeance for the Mickey Mop, the Angels did their part to make sure the Mariners also won’t be seeing the postseason this year, taking today’s game and the series as the Mariners offense was again sleepy against a group of unfamiliar arms and the pitching gave up just enough runs to ensure another excruciating one-run loss, and another excruciating series loss that dragged the Mariners down on a day when the Astros completed a sweep of the Royals.
Bryce Miller was wobbly today, struggling with his command after giving up a leadoff homer to Taylor Ward on his second pitch of the game.