Seattle Mariners slugger Julio Rodríguez was unable to dodge a grounder in the third inning of an 8-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Julio Rodríguez limped off the field in obvious discomfort in the third inning Saturday night against the Angels.

Star avoided a potentially serious injury after he took a hard-hit line drive in a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez left Saturday night's 8-6 loss to the host Los Angeles Angels in the third inning after getting hit in the right ankle area by a 98.1 mph liner by teammate Randy Arozarena while attempting to steal third base.

It was hard because I'm just trying to enjoy baseball. ... And you have people trying to hurt you,” Julio Rodríguez said about having his home burglarized.

All-Star's 14-strikeout performance against the Los Angeles Angels put him among some the best pitchers in franchise history.

George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 during seven innings of two-hit ball, and the Seattle Mariners snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.