Unlucky Seattle Mariners Miss Opportunities in 1-0 Loss Against Los Angeles Angels
The Mariners had three home runs robbed by Angels outfielder Jo Adell on Saturday
The Seattle Mariners needed just two runs in a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock allowed a lead-off solo home run to Angels shortstop Zach Neto in the bottom of the first inning. That hit was all Los Angeles needed as it prevailed 1-0 against Seattle (4-5).
Outside of the homer, Hancock was solid and registered his second consecutive quality start of the season. He struck out five batters, didn't issue a free base and allowed the one earned run on six hits (including the Neto homer) in 6. 2 innings pitched.
"You just got to keep executing, slow the game down a little bit," Hancock said after the game Saturday. "Kind of survive. ...
Make sure you limit damage. And you just got to get back to it. Got to get back in the zone, you got to be aggressive, you got to get ahead, really have some quick outs and I think that's what helped me get into the seventh.