Brandon Drury's RBI single in the 8th helps Angels beat Mariners 2-1 to complete 3-game sweep

SEATTLE (AP) — Brandon Drury drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of the struggling Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Wednesday.

The Mariners were booed by fans after losing for the eighth time in nine games and for the 20th time in 29 games, slipping to 53-51 overall. Despite its extended troubles, Seattle is a game behind first-place Houston (53-49) in the AL West.

Mariners starter Luis Castillo worked six shutout innings before the Angels finally scored against the Seattle bullpen. Nolan Schanuel led off the eighth with a single against reliever Gregory Santos and scored on a two-out single by Willie Calhoun, knotting the score at 1-all.

Santos (0-1) then left the game and Drury put the Angels ahead with a single off Trent Thornton that scored pinch-runner Kevin Pillar from second base.

It was a welcome moment of triumph for Drury, who came in hitting .164, with one homer and just seven RBI in 50 games played.

“Anytime you come up with the big hit, it feels good,” Drury said. “But obviously it's been a tough start to the season for me, for sure. I felt good today and hopefully I can use this to keep it rolling for the two-plus months we've got left.”

Santos left after throwing 16 pitches in the eighth with right knee pain, giving up one run on two singles before being lifted by manager Scott Servais and trainers.

Castillo pitched well for Seattle, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings.

Griffin Canning allowed one earned run on four hits over five innings for the Angels.

“I thought he was outstanding,” Angels manager Ron Washington said. “You go back four or five games, there's quite a few situations he was in out there that he caved in and didn't get out of them. Today, he competed and got out of them.”

Carlos Estévez pitched the ninth for his 20th save. Hans Crause (4-0) pitched a scoreless seventh inning.

Angels left-handed reliever José Quijada worked a scoreless inning of relief in his first MLB appearance since April 27, 2023, after undergoing Tommy John surgery last May.

Angels pitching held the Mariners to one run in all three games of the series, and were the first team this season to sweep Seattle.

“No real production in this series at all offensively," Servais said. “(Haniger) big homer today, some other guys hit some balls hard, but not much to write home about. We're in a situation where we're not catching any breaks and we're not creating a lot of opportunities there.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mariners: SS J.P. Crawford will miss four to six weeks with a fracture in his right pinky finger. Crawford suffered the fracture when he was hit by a pitch from Angels lefty Tyler Anderson in the first inning on Monday. … RHP Matt Brash (Tommy John surgery) is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation and will begin a throwing program in mid-August, according to Mariners GM Justin Hollander. … CF Julio Rodriguez (ankle sprain) will be reevaluated in 7-10 days. … Prospect Felnin Celesten re-aggravated the wrist injury that kept him out for the past month by diving into first base in his first game back.

UP NEXT

Angels: LHP Kenny Rosenberg (0-0, 6.30 ERA) will pitch Thursday against Oakland RHP Ross Stripling when the Angels open a four-game series against Oakland.

Mariners: RHP George Kirby (7-7, 3.20 ERA) will take the mound Friday against White Sox RHP Drew Thorpe when the Mariners open a three-game series in Chicago.

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger celebrates his home in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Seattle. (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP)

Los Angeles Angels reliever Roansy Contreras delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

FILE. The Chicago Cubs mascot playfully stretches with Seiya Suzuki prior to a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. Stretching can help make you more flexible, improve range of motion in your joints — and feel good. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Los Angeles Angels' Willie Calhoun swings and misses during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Seattle. (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP)

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh takes a hard spin on a swing in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Seattle. (Kevin Clark/The Seattle Times via AP)

Los Angeles Angels' Luis Rengifo, left, and Roansy Contreras celebrate after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Los Angeles Angels' Zach Neto, left, and Taylor Ward celebrate after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

MIAMI (AP) — Otto López was a triple shy of the cycle, Connor Norby homered and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins snapped NL East-leading Philadelphia’s six-game winning streak with a 9-5 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.

Jonah Bride also homered, while Xavier Edwards and Nick Fortes had two hits each for the Marlins, who had 14 hits a day after losing 16-2 to the Phillies.

John McMillon (2-1) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief for the win.

Phillies starter Aaron Nola (12-7) was lifted after he allowed five runs and nine hits over 4 2/3 innings, walking two and striking out five. It was his shortest start since allowing eight runs and 11 hits in 3 1/3 innings against Boston on June 13.

Bride homered to lead off the fifth and put Miami ahead 5-3 and Jesús Sánchez added an RBI single in the sixth.

The Marlins padded their lead with a three-run seventh against former starter Taijuan Walker. López hit a solo homer over the center field wall in the inning and two runs scored on shortstop Trea Turner's throwing error.

Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber hit a tying sacrifice fly in the third inning for his 93rd RBI of the season.

Norby hit a two-run homer in the first to put Miami ahead 2-1.

Marlins starter Darren McCaughan allowed three runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings. The right-hander struck out four.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Phillies: Manager Rob Thomson said catcher J.T. Realmuto has some swelling but will remain with the club as he recovers from a left knee contusion sustained Friday. The Phillies selected the contract of catcher Aramis Garcia from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and designated RHP Nick Nelson for assignment.

Marlins: Placed RHP Max Meyer (right shoulder bursitis) and RHP Calvin Faucher (right shoulder impingement) on the 15-day injured list and OF Derek Hill (right shoulder impingement) on the 10-day injured list. ... LHP Andrew Nardi (left elbow muscle) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

UP NEXT

RHP Seth Johnson will make his major league debut when he starts the series finale for the Phillies on Sunday. The Marlins have not announced a starter but manager Skip Schumaker said RHP Edward Cabrera could get the nod when he cleared all tests after he withdrew from his scheduled start Friday because of migraine-like symptoms.

AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Darren McCaughan (68) aims a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryson Stott (5) hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) slides into second base as Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez (61) is late with the tag during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Miami Marlins' Connor Norby is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)