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Did Mariners' Pitching Hold Strong Against Angels in Anaheim's Extra-Inning Battle?

The Seattle Mariners faced off against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium, resulting in a narrow 3-2 loss for the M’s. This game marked a challenging encounter for both teams, with the Mariners now holding a 55-49 record and the Angels at 50-54.


Sep 13, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners reliever Justin Topa (48) delivers a pitch during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

First Inning


The game kicked off with an early spark from the Emerald City as they managed to score 1 run on 1 hit. The Angels responded swiftly, scoring twice on two hits, setting an intense tone for what would become a tightly contested match.


Sixth Inning


As tension mounted through subsequent innings without any runs from either side, it was in the sixth inning that Seattle found another opportunity. The M’s capitalized with another run thanks to their consistent hitting efforts, leveling the score and keeping fans on edge.


Tenth Inning


Heading into extra innings tied at 2-2, both teams were eager to clinch victory. However, it was during this decisive tenth inning that Los Angeles managed to break through Seattle's formidable bullpen defense and secure one more run on one hit. Despite their best efforts throughout nine innings of solid pitching—boasting an impressive overall earned run average of just under two—the Mariners couldn't hold back this final push by the Halos.


In terms of individual performances worth noting: Julio Rodríguez stood out among his peers with his batting average reaching .400 over five at-bats while Andrés Muñoz showcased exceptional pitching skills maintaining an ERA of zero across his appearances.


This matchup provided plenty of material for post-game analysis as fans eagerly await insights from Mariners coach post-game reaction regarding strategic decisions made during those crucial moments when every pitch counted most.


Looking ahead after this close encounter between these division rivals; fans can catch their next face-off scheduled for July 26th at Angel Stadium once again where ROOT Sports NW will broadcast live coverage starting around 9:38 PM EDT—be sure not miss out!


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