Polanco Powers Mariners Past Angels 5-3

Jorge Polanco powered the Seattle Mariners to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels by hitting two home runs and driving in all five of Seattle's runs. Polanco's three-run homer in the second inning set the tone, followed by a two-run shot in the seventh, giving him nine home runs for the season and cementing his status as one of MLB's hottest hitters. Mariners starter Bryce Miller contributed five scoreless innings with six strikeouts, while Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz pitched solidly aside from giving up Polanco's first homer. The Angels attempted a late comeback with a solo homer from Logan O'Hoppe and run-scoring doubles by Nolan Schanuel and Jorge Soler, but ultimately came up short. Polanco's offensive surge has been a highlight for Seattle, helping the team to its 17th win and their fifth victory in six games. Polanco's performance also placed him among the league leaders in slugging and offensive production, despite overcoming recent injuries.