Mariners left-hander James Paxton expected to miss at least three weeks after an MRI exam confirms the club’s initial diagnosis of a strained left pectoral muscle.

Seattle Mariners (59-57) against Los Angeles Angels (58-58) at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field.

After his 107th pitch on Thursday, James Paxton signaled to the dugout that something was wrong – though everyone watching along could tell for several pitches prior that something wasn’t right.

Mike Trout looped a three-run double just inside the left-field line with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels cooled off the Seattle Mariners with a 6-3 victory on Thursday night. The big loss for the Mariners, however, may have been when James Paxton was removed with an injury in the seventh inning.

Recaps for the Seattle Mariners top affiliates for Thursday provided by team releases and wire reports.

Edwin Diaz walked the bases loaded in the ninth inning and Mike Trout lashed a bases-clearing double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Thursday at Safeco Field.

Mariners right fielder Mitch Haniger could be ready to start a rehab assignment next week in his recovery from getting hit in the face by a pitch. Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma is lined up for a key test on his shoulder in a bullpen workout.

Seattle Mariners (59-56) against Los Angeles Angels (57-58) at 7:05 p.m. at Safeco Field.

Nelson Cruz hit two home runs and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Wednesday to at least momentarily put the Mariners into the lead in the race for the second wildcard spot.

Recaps for the Seattle Mariners top affiliates for Wednesday provided by team releases and wire reports.

Nelson Cruz wasn’t nearly as impressed with his latest power display as Seattle teammate Kyle Seager was.