SEATTLE — Ariel Miranda settled in after taking a liner off his leg during a shaky second inning, and the Mariners offense took over after that.
Danny Valencia homered and had four hits, Miranda pitched seven strong innings and Seattle beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-3 on Thursday night.
Miranda (3-2) allowed two runs — both in the second inning — seven hits and a walk while striking out five. He was struck by a shot from Yunel Escobar, then made a throwing error, but escaped the second inning and cruised from there.
"Great job by Ariel Miranda, can't say enough," said Mariners manager Scott Servais.