Jo Adell drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels secure a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Adell’s hit to center field off reliever Trent Thornton (3-2) allowed Brandon Drury to score. Victor Robles’ throw to home plate went wide and deflected off catcher Cal Raleigh, resulting in an error that allowed Zach Neto to also score from first base, extending the Angels’ lead to two runs.
Over his last seven games, Adell has been batting .429 with a .556 on-base percentage and .619 slugging percentage. During this stretch, he has accumulated nine hits and driven in eight runs.
“I’ve been focusing on slowing things down, especially in those key moments, and adopting a ‘less is more’ approach has really helped me capitalize on pitches,” Adell said. “It’s not always about hitting a home run, and I think that’s been the key in the past 10 games or so.”
Mariners starter Bryce Miller pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits. However, the Angels tied the game in the eighth inning on Taylor Ward’s sacrifice fly, which followed a crucial double steal by Adell and Anthony Rendon.
“That steal was pivotal,” commented Angels manager Ron Washington. “We seized the opportunity presented to us and executed well tonight. It was a solid game overall from both teams.”
Seattle took an early lead in the first inning with Raleigh’s RBI single against left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson. Anderson then settled in, retiring 15 consecutive batters before exiting the game after 5 2/3 innings. He finished with three hits allowed, one walk, and eight strikeouts in his first start since July 12.
“It was a pitcher’s duel tonight,” Washington noted. “(Anderson) did an outstanding job for us, keeping us in the game. Their pitcher also performed well and kept them competitive.”
The Angels’ bullpen held strong, allowing just one hit over the final 3 1/3 innings. Luis García (5-1) pitched the eighth inning, while Carlos Estévez closed out the game in the ninth, earning his 19th save of the season.
Mariners relievers Ryne Stanek and Thornton struggled with command, each issuing two walks. Stanek allowed one earned run, while Thornton surrendered two runs, with one of them being earned.
