Ohtani Hits Consecutive Triples, Angels Rout Mariners 14-1

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds first on his way to a triple during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., on Sept. 25, 2021. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani tripled in his first two at-bats and the Los Angeles Angels routed Seattle 14-1 on Saturday night, ending the Mariners’ six-game winning streak and damaging their playoff chances.

Jhonathan Diaz pitched seven strong innings in relief and the Angels scored eight runs in the third as Seattle dropped three games out in the AL wild-card chase with seven to play.