Adell’s Three-Run, Eighth-Inning Homer Gives Angels Third Straight Win Over Mariners

Jo Adell of the Los Angeles Angels connects for a three-run, eighth-inning home run against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., on July 14, 2024. (Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo)

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Jo Adell hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning, and Carson Fulmer threw four hitless innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3–2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, July 14.

Adell, who pumped his fist while rounding the bases, hit his 15th homer of the season off Austin Voth (2–4), who had just come in to replace the injured Ryne Stanek.

“I was pretty pumped up,“ Adell said. ”It was a big moment. The series has been a grind. Our travel schedule coming back off the road from Chicago was a grind, as well. Being able to compete against a team like this, who is ahead in our division, was a pretty cool moment. I enjoyed it.”

After the Mariners won in an 11–0 rout on Thursday, Los Angeles took three in a row against Seattle, which is in first place in the American League West. The Mariners’ lead over the Houston Astros is down to one game, and the teams play in Seattle right after the All-Star break.

Fulmer opened the game for the Angels and breezed through the lineup, retiring 14 batters in a row until the fifth inning, when the Mariners reached base on a fielding error by rookie second baseman Keston Hiura. Fulmer then hit Victor Robles to load the bases and Manager Ron Washington went to the bullpen. Fulmer finished with seven strikeouts.

“I was able to get ahead, which is something I’m really focused on throughout the course of the year,” Fulmer said. “Getting good counts where I can throw my changeup and spin early in the count. I was able to execute a lot of my pitches today and get quick outs early on. I’m glad to be out there and look forward to hopefully another opportunity.”

J.P. Crawford hit a solo home run to break up the Angels’ combined no-hitter in the sixth inning.

Hans Crouse (3–0) pitched the eighth inning and got the win.

Roansy Contreras retired the side in the ninth for his first save of the season.

All-Star Logan Gilbert pitched seven scoreless innings for Seattle, striking out nine and allowing just two hits over 87 pitches. Because he made the start in the last game before the break, Gilbert can’t pitch in the All-Star Game. His teammate Andres Munoz was chosen to replace him.

Trainer’s Room

Mariners: Stanek left the game with back spasms and walked off the mound with an athletic trainer after facing just one batter.

Angels: Outfielder Mike Trout (torn meniscus) is rehabbing and has said he’s targeting the end of July for a return, but there is no specific date. The three-time most valuable player is swinging the bat well but still needs to do outfield work. “I’m pretty sure it’s going to be pretty soon,” Trout told Bally Sports West.

Up Next

Seattle: Right-hander Luis Castillo (8–9, 3.53 earned-run average) is the likely starter Friday against the visiting Astros, Mariners manager Scott Servais said. Castillo has won his past two starts.

Angels: Will open a three-game series at Oakland on Friday.

By Jill Painter Lopez