Wladimir Balentien hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 12th inning after striking out four times, and the Seattle Mariners pulled out a gritty 10-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. 

Wladimir Balentien hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 12th inning after striking out four times, and the Seattle Mariners pulled out a gritty 10-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. 

The Los Angeles Angels' gigantic lead in the AL West has left them with considerable room for error. 

The past week brought its share of good news and bad news for major league bullpens while ushering in a few changes here at the Closer Hot Seat. 

If the Mariners were looking for another chance to trade left-hander Jarrod Washburn and outfielder Raul Ibanez, this is it. 

--LHP Erik Bedard, who threw back-to-back days over the weekend, threw again on the side before Tuesday's game as he tries to rebuild strength in his shoulder. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF/OF Willie Bloomquist (strained right hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 

The problem at second base has been cleared up; at least manager Jim Riggleman hopes so. 

As a rookie three seasons ago, Ervin Santana was hit hard in losing two outings against the Seattle Mariners. 

Vladimir Guerrero, Garret Anderson and Juan Rivera homered to help the Los Angeles Angels rally for a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. 

Vladimir Guerrero, Garret Anderson and Juan Rivera homered to help the Los Angeles Angels rally for a 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. 

Jon Garland settled down after a rough third inning, and the Los Angeles Angels' offense took over from there. 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed third baseman Evan Longoria (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right wrist. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF/OF Willie Bloomquist (strained right hamstring) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Aug. 

--2B Jose Lopez was removed from the game in the fourth inning Sunday after making an error, his 11th.