Mariners Win Eighth Straight as Bryan Woo Sets 13-Strikeout Career High

Bryan Woo delivered a career-high 13 strikeouts over six innings, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 victory against the Los Angeles Angels and securing their eighth consecutive win. Woo's dominant performance included retiring the final 13 batters he faced and throwing 100 pitches, showcasing his emerging status as the Mariners' pitching ace. The Mariners took an early lead with RBI hits from Jorge Polanco, who doubled in six consecutive games, and a solo home run by J.P. Crawford. Despite a strong start from Angels' Jo Adell, who homered off Woo, the Mariners extended their lead with a clutch two-run single by Josh Naylor after an 11-pitch at-bat. This win keeps Seattle tied with Houston atop the AL West and two games ahead of Texas for the final wild-card spot, with Woo poised to continue his pivotal role in the Mariners' playoff push. Woo now boasts a 3.02 ERA and an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio, reflecting his key contribution to the team's success amid a season marked by injuries to other starters.