The Los Angeles Angels secured a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Saturday in spring training action. Gustavo Campero paced the offense, going 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. On the mound, Walbert Urena turned in a solid outing, working 3.0 innings of scoreless ball with four strikeouts. The Angels finished with 11 hits on the day while holding the Mariners to 8. It was an encouraging performance for the Angels as they continue sharpening the roster for the regular season. Games like these serve as a valuable measuring stick for where the team stands heading into the campaign.
Key Performers
Gustavo Campero was the key contributor at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI. The ability to drive the ball into the gaps stood out. It was the kind of day at the plate that suggests good things ahead for the Angels offense.
Adam Frazier chipped in, going 1-for-2 with a double and two RBI, Logan O'Hoppe added to the attack, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI, and Oswald Peraza provided support, going 2-for-3 with a double. It was a balanced attack that kept the pressure on from the first pitch to the last.
On the other side of the diamond, Luis Suisbel led the Mariners offense with a 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI day. Cole Young also contributed, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Colt Emerson added a 2-for-2 effort as well. Despite those contributions, the Angels pitching staff did enough to limit the damage and secure the victory.
On the Mound
Walbert Urena earned the win after grinding through his innings, working 3.0 innings while allowing 0 earned runs on 2 hits with four strikeouts. He threw 46 pitches in the outing. His outing provided the coaching staff with another data point as rotation and bullpen decisions loom.
The bullpen combined for 5.3 innings of work, allowing 2 earned runs while striking out nine. The relief corps did its job in protecting the lead after the starter departed. Managing the bullpen workload is a key priority during the spring, and every outing helps the coaching staff gauge who is ready for high-leverage situations. Najer Victor recorded the save to close out the game.
Among the relievers, Brent Suter stood out with 2.0 innings of 1-run work, striking out three. The outing gave the coaching staff confidence in his ability to contribute this season.
How It Happened
The Angels struck first, tallying a run in the second inning. The Angels added a run in the fourth. Mariners responded with a run in the fifth. The Angels countered with two runs in the sixth. Mariners struck back with a run in the eighth. The Angels answered with two runs in the eighth. The Angels spread their scoring across four different innings, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The Angels out-hit Mariners 11-8 on the day, with both teams playing clean defense. A crowd of 9,696 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
It was a productive day for the Angels, who continue to put the pieces in place ahead of the regular season. The coaching staff will take the positives from this outing and use the remaining spring games to finalize the roster. Days like this one suggest the Angels are heading in the right direction as Opening Day draws closer.