David Fletcher singled home the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning, Mike Trout followed with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels took advantage of a big mistake on defense by Seattle to beat the Mariners 6-2 Saturday night.
Held without a baserunner until the ninth inning of a 10-0 loss Friday, the Angels bounced back and stopped a three-game skid.
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David Fletcher singled home the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning, Mike Trout followed with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels took advantage of a big mistake on defense by Seattle to beat the Mariners 6-2 Saturday night.
It was Rengifo who singled in the ninth Friday night for the Angels' only hit, ending Mike Leake's run at a perfect game.
Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford heads home to score against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Los Angeles Angels' Kevan Smith singles in a run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Wade LeBlanc throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning reaches for a sacrifice bunt from Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. Canning made the throw to first for an out on the play. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Seattle Mariners' Daniel Vogelbach spins around after swinging and missing to strike out as Los Angeles Angels catcher Kevan Smith reaches for the ball in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
With two outs in the ninth, the Mariners misplayed Luis Rengifo's popup into an infield single that left runners at the corners. Fletcher's single gave Los Angeles a 3-2 lead, and Trout connected off Roenis Elías (2-2) for his AL-leading 31st home run.
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kevan Smith, left, shares congratulations with closing pitcher Hansel Robles after the team beat the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. The Angels won 6-2. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
It was Rengifo who singled in the ninth Friday night for the Angels' only hit, ending Mike Leake's run at a perfect game.
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Seattle Mariners' Mallex Smith, right, loses his helmet as he is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols at first base on a pick-off in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford heads home to score against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Los Angeles Angels' Kevan Smith singles in a run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Wade LeBlanc throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning reaches for a sacrifice bunt from Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. Canning made the throw to first for an out on the play. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)
Seattle Mariners' Daniel Vogelbach spins around after swinging and missing to strike out as Los Angeles Angels catcher Kevan Smith reaches for the ball in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP PhotoElaine Thompson)