Boxscore Breakdown #87: Nobody’s home – Mariners 5, Angels 0

The Astros lost. The Angels just had to win to move into first place. Opportunity was knocking. And knocking. And knocking. The Angels, however, weren’t home to answer the door. Or maybe they were home, but on the toilet and figured it was probably just a Jehovah’s Witness, so they ignored the knocks. If it was really important, they’d come back later. Right?

Mariners 5, Angels 0

Run Expectancy Rundown
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Starting Pitcher Scores
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Bullpen Battle
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Game Flow
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Halo A-Hole

Albert Pujols doesn’t usually strikeout, but when he does, it is with the bases loaded and no one out.