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Angels Walk Off Mariners in Back-and-Forth 11-Inning Affair
The Angels rallied from three deficits and won after Shaun Anderson struck out Cal Raleigh with the bases loaded in the 11th.
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-7 in 11 innings on Nolan Schanuel's one-out sacrifice fly. The walk-off victory capped a rally after both teams scored in the 10th.
Pitcher George Klassen made his major league debut as a late replacement for an ill Ryan Johnson. The 24-year-old right-hander allowed four runs over 2 innings despite early trouble.
Star outfielder Mike Trout exited in the eighth inning after being hit on the left hand by a 94-mph fastball from Casey Legumina. X-rays were negative, and Trout is listed as day-to-day.
Manager Kurt Suzuki praised Jo Adell's defensive intensity, saying "It fired the guys up" when asked about the outfielder's glove work. Suzuki noted the clubhouse camaraderie has helped the team perform under pressure.
The Angels host Atlanta on Monday to begin a three-game set with pitcher Jose Soriano opposing Chris Sale. Seattle travels to Texas for a series opener featuring Logan Gilbert and Jacob deGrom.