The prevailing postgame thought for the Mariners after a 7-6 loss to the Angels was simple.
“We just didn’t get it done,” manager Scott Servais said. “It happens. … We were in a good spot in this game and we let it slip
The Mariners had been in the midst of some pretty good baseball. But they squandered a 5-1 lead and despite scoring six runs, they were still 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 12 men on base. They weren’t good in situational hitting.
Starter Nathan Karns gave up three runs in 6 1/3 innings, while the bullpen allowed two inherited runners to score and Joel Peralta and Steve Cishek both gave up two runs each.