The King takes charge against the Angels

After a terrible 1^st inning in the game last night the Seattle Mariners almost managed a spectacular comeback only to have Kyle Seager's ball fall just short. The Angels ended up tying the series up at a game apiece. Tonight the Mariners send Felix Hernandez to the mound to get back into the win column. The Angels will send C.J. Wilson to the mound to win two in a row.

Howie Kendrink will start the 1^st inning with a ground ball to Nick Franklin for an out. Mike Trout is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Albert Pujols to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a single. Stephen Romero is the next man to the plate, Jones is caught stealing, and he flies out to Calhoun. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he hits a bouncer back to the pitcher to end the 1^st inning.

David Freese will start the 2^nd inning with a strike out. Raul Ibanez is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Erick Aybar to the plate and he flies out to Dustin Ackley to end the top of the inning. Justin Smoak will start the home half of the inning with a single. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he walks. That brings John Buck to the plate and he grounds out to Freese as the runners move up. With two on and one out Dustin Ackley walks up to the plate and he pops out to Freese in foul territory. Mike Zunino will try to keep the inning going as he singles to bring in Smoak and Seager. With one on Nick Franklin comes to the plate and he flies out to Calhoun to end the inning. 2-0 Mariners.

Kole Calhoun will start the 3^rd inning with a grounds back to the pitcher for an out. Hank Conger is the next man to the plate and he flies out to James Jones. That brings Collin Cowgill to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a strike out but is safe on a wild pitch. Stephen Romero is the next man to the plate and he ground to Kendrick for a fielder's choice. The brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he grounds into a double play to end the 3^rd inning.

Howie Kendrick will start the 4^th inning with a line that makes Felix duck out of the way and ends up a single. Mike Trout is the next man to the plate and he walks. That brings Albert Pujols to the plate and he flies out to Dustin Ackley. With two on David Freese comes to the plate, Kendrick is caught stealing third, and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Justin Smoak will start the home half of the inning with a strike out Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he lines out to Kendrick. That bring John Buck to the plate and he pops up to Kendrick to end the 4^th inning.

Raul Ibanez will start the 5^th inning with a pop up to Justin Smoak. Erick Aybar is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Kole Calhoun to the plateAybar steals second, and he strikes out. Hank Conger will try to keep the inning going as he flies out to James Jones to end the top of the inning. Dustin Ackley will start off the home half of the inning with a pop to Freese for an out. Mike Zunino is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Calhoun. That brings Nick Franklin to the plate and he strikes out to end the 5^th inning.

Collin Cowgill will start the 6^th inning with a walk. Back to the top of the order for Howie Kendrick who hits a ground ball to Nick Franklin for a double play. That brings Mike Trout to the plate and he pops up into foul territory and it is caught by Justin Smoak to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Kendrick for an out. Stephen Romero is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he grounds into a double play to end the 6^th inning.

Albert Pujols will start the 7^th inning with a fly to James Jones for an out. David Freese is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Justin Smoak. That brings Raul Ibanez to the plate and he grounds out to Robinson Cano to end the top of the inning. Justin Smoak will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Kendrick. That brings John Buck to the plate and he walks. Dustin Ackley will try to keep the inning going as he grounds out to the pitcher to end the 7^th inning.

Erick Aybar will start the 8^th inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for an out. Kole Calhoun is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Kyle Seager. That brings Hank Conger to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Mike Zunino will start the home half of the inning with a homerun. Nick Franklin is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. Back to the top of the order for James Jones who grounds out to Freese. Stephen Romero will try to keep the inning going and he is hit by a pitch. Michael Saunders will pinch run for Romero. Kevin Jepsen will take over the pitching duties for the Angels. With two out Robinson Cano will step up to the plate and he strikes out to end the 8^th inning.

Collin Cowgill will start the 9^th inning with a strike out. Back to the top of the order for Howie Kendrick who flies out to James Jones. That brings Mike Trout to the plate and he singles. Albert Pujols will try to keep the inning alive, trout takes second on indifference, as he doubles as Trout scores. Fernando Rodney will come in to take over the pitching duties. David Freese will step in with two outs and he lines out to Nick Franklin to end the game. 2-0 Mariners.