The Angels secured a 7-5 victory over the Mariners in their regular-season encounter on 26 September 2026. The result followed closely on the heels of yesterday's 6-4 win for the visitors, completing a sweep of the home side. Two high-scoring games in succession have shifted the momentum between these rivals.
The Mariners had shown signs of improvement earlier in the week, beating the Rockies 2-1 on 20 September before losing the rematch 5-3. Their form against the Astros proved more mixed, with a narrow 6-5 win offset by a heavy 7-0 defeat. The Angels themselves carried mixed fortunes into this fixture after two consecutive losses to the Athletics.
We had tipped the Mariners for victory with 56 per cent confidence, but the match unfolded differently. The Angels found a way through when it mattered, capitalising on opportunities that the home side could not contain. The prediction simply didn't hold up against the reality of play.
Both teams have now played five matches across the past week, and the pattern is becoming clear. The Mariners have won three and lost two, while the Angels sit on three defeats and two wins. Neither side has found consistency, but the Angels have edged ahead in their direct confrontation.
The result leaves the Mariners with a losing streak of three games against the Angels across their recent meetings. Four points separate the two sides in their head-to-head record over this stretch, and the visitors have proven they can match the Mariners' offensive output.
