Felix Hernandez delivered his worst performance in a season filled with regrettable outings, crushing the Mariners' chances to win before the third inning was over in what would be an 11-5 trouncing by the Angels.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — These were the games that Felix Hernandez used to relish for so many seasons. He understood it was his responsibility as the ace of the Mariners’ pitching staff that when things were going wrong and losses were piling up, he would step in and use his array of darting, cutting and sinking pitches to stop the losing, if only for a game.