J.P. Crawford hit a tie-breaking two-run single in a six-run seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners won their seventh straight series with a 9-3 victory on Wednesday over the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout,

Angels manager Ron Washington decided to pull 11-time All-Star and three-time MVP Mike Trout as the game progressed, a surprising development considering the Angels outfielder has started all 29 games this season including Wednesday's contest. Rumors swirled as no reason was given for Trout's exit from the game initially.