Mariners Lose Battle of the Heavens, Fall to Angles 8-7

Apr 5, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels celebrate the victory against the Seattle Mariners in extra innings at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A.

Vasquez-Imagn Images Listen, I’m not saying it was destined, but you go up against a team called the Angels on Easter, and you’re probably gonna lose. A simple coincidence? Probably, but I think the much more likely scenario is that this game took place inside the halo for the Angels at the Big A.

It’s no secret the Mariners have never been highly favored by those persnickety baseball gods, and this game was no exception. Every time the Mariners seemed to get an edge or get out in front, the Angels would manage to pull it back. Coming into the game, the Mariners are coming off a rough shutout from last night that featured Jo Adell having the defensive game of his career.

Unable to shake the bad vibes from yesterday, today’s game started and remained equally frustrating. Zach “Mariner Killer” Neto immediately gets the trouble started with a lead-off double to add to his two extra-base hits from last night. So far this series, Neto’s bat appears to be blessed with a prodigious level of power this series, and today was obviously not going to be an exception; it is their day after all.