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SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez waited until the seventh game of the regular season to finally take the mound Adrian Gonzalez Jersey , and that felt foreign to Seattle’s former ace.It may have provided a little bit of motivation as well.“It’s been tough,” Hernandez said. “But got my debut for 2019. Got to get going.”Hernandez allowed one earned run and pitched into the sixth inning for his first victory since June, and the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 on Monday night.This wasn’t King Felix of the past. He’s no longer that pitcher, after he was demoted to the No. 5 spot in Seattle’s rotation following a career-worst season in 2018. But his initial outing in the new season was a positive sign the Mariners were hoping to see from the nearly 33-year-old.He worked ahead of hitters, throwing strikes early in the count. He didn’t walk a batter. He overcame adversity with Seattle’s defense committing four errors. Most important, the big inning that showed up regularly last season never materialized.With the King’s Court fan section at his back, Hernandez (1-0) allowed seven hits. He struck out four and earned his first victory since June 30, 2018. Hernandez went his final 11 starts of last season without a win. He was charged with two unearned runs.The Mariners will take that quality of an outing every time Hernandez is on the hill.“I thought he stayed with the plan he had going into the game. I know he wanted to get the curveball going, but still using the fastball enough Jose Bautista Jersey ,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “The curveball and changeup those are his weapons. You can only really get going with that when you get ahead in the count, and that’s what he did pretty well tonight.”Seattle’s bullpen was also solid, throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing only two baserunners — including an intentional walk to Mike Trout. Roenis Elias pitched the ninth for his first save.Jay Bruce homered for the third straight game, hitting a two-run shot in the seventh inning. Seattle has 16 home runs and has scored at least five runs in all seven games.Seattle scored four times in the first inning off starter Chris Stratton (0-1), including RBI singles by Domingo Santana and Omar Narvaez and a two-run double by AL player of the week Tim Beckham. The Mariners missed chances to extend the lead, leaving the bases loaded in the fifth and runners at second and third in the sixth.Bruce didn’t miss Hansel Robles’ pitch, homering in three straight games for the 12th time in his career.Albert Pujols doubled in the fourth inning for the 640th of his career, moving into a tie with Honus Wagner for ninth on the career list. The Angels scored twice in the fourth inning helped by a pair of errors from Narvaez http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey , but were shutdown otherwise. The Angels have scored three or fewer runs in four of five games.“We’re not clicking on all cylinders offensively. And it can be tough on pitchers if you’re constantly trying to hold a team,” Angels manager Brad Ausmus said. “So it would be nice to jump on a team early from an offensive standpoint and maybe let their pitching staff have to worry about holding us.”TRAINER’S ROOMAngels pitcher Andrew Heany underwent a CT scan on his left elbow Monday and was diagnosed as having normal chronic wear in his pitching elbow, general manager Billy Eppler said. Heany will undergo a cortisone injection and should be cleared to resume his throwing program in the next seven-to-10 days. Eppler said Heany won’t completely start over his throwing program but will take some time before he’s back on the mound.TRADE ALARMSeattle made a minor trade Monday, acquiring right-handed reliever Connor Sadzeck from Texas in exchange for minor league pitcher Grant Anderson. Sadzeck will add depth to a bullpen that was Seattle’s biggest question entering the season. Sadzeck was designated for assignment by Texas on March 28. He appeared in 13 games last season with the Rangers, but has struggled with control.Seattle transferred reliever Hunter Strickland to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.UP NEXTAngels: Trevor Cahill (0-1) looks to rebound from a rough start in the season opener when he allowed four earned runs in six innings against Oakland. He has a 3.40 ERA in his career against Seattle.Mariners: Marco Gonzales (2-0) makes his third start of the season. Gonzales has allowed three earned runs in both of his starts pitching into or through the sixth inning in both. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Asked why he agreed to a one-year deal with Milwaukee rather than multiyear offers from other teams, catcher Yasmani Grandal gave two simple reasons: the chance to win and family.Grandal lives in Peoria, Arizona, not far from the Brewers‘ spring training camp.“My wife told me: ‘You get to have spring training here and be with your kids a little more,'” Grandal said Tuesday Devin Mesoraco Jersey , a day after his $18.25 million deal was announced. “I have a 14-month-old right now who’s running crazy around the house.”Grandal’s deal includes a $16 million salary this year and a $16 million mutual option for 2020 with a $2.25 million buyout due Dec. 31. Grandal has until the third day after the World Series to decide on the option, and the Brewers have until the fifth day.He spent the past four seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the last two NL pennants but lost in the World Series each time. The Brewers extended the Dodgers to Game 7 of last year’s NL Championship Series.Brewers general manager David Stearns was content to go into spring training next month with the duo of Manny Pina and Erik Kratz along with prospect Jacob Nottingham. Then came the chance to sign the switch-hitting Grandal for a one-season commitment.“He provides us an offensive force — a powerful force — in the middle of our lineup and he’s one of the best receivers in baseball,” Stearns said. “He handles a pitching staff exceptionally well.”The 30-year-old Grandal hit .242 with an .815 OPS and 24 home runs last year, including 21 homers while batting left-handed.Left-handed hitters have flourished at Miller Park — Christian Yelich became an All-Star, NL batting champion and NL MVP last year after he was acquired from Miami.“I think about 85 percent of all major league ballparks would have been good for me, as long as it wasn’t Petco Park or Dodger Stadium,” Grandal joked. “I love hitting here. I love playing here. It’s going to be exciting being away from those pitcher-friendly ballparks.”Grandal’s poor postseason may have impacted his market. He was just 2 for 11 with no RBIs in the NLCS, then went 1 for 5 with no RBIs in the World Series loss to Boston. Grandal also struggled defensively in the postseason with a number of untimely passed balls http://www.metsfanproshop.com/authentic-tim-tebow-jersey , though he had been considered a strong defender and pitch framer.Milwaukee raised its payroll from a big league-low $68 million in 2017 to $108 million last year and could set a team record this year, topping 2014’s $110 million. Stearns credited Brewers owner Mark Attanasio for his willingness to increase the budget in pursuit of a championship.“Mark encouraged us to pursue every avenue possible to improve this team throughout the offseason,” Stearns said. “As this opportunity became a possibility, Mark and this ownership group authorized us to stretch our resources beyond their normal constraints.”