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Hunter Homers Twice To Lead Halos Past Mariners

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Torii Hunter drove in a season-high five runs with a pair of homers, Mark Trumbo also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Saturday night to tie the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West.

Joel Pineiro (5-3) allowed three runs and 10 hits over seven innings, helping lead the Angels to their 13th victory in 16 games after he was staked to a 4-0 lead against his former team. The right-hander is 3-0 in his last five starts, after going 0-3 in his previous four.

Rookie Michael Pineda (8-6) gave up a season-worst seven runs and six hits in five innings, equaling his shortest outing.

Seattle manager Eric Wedge was ejected during the Angels' four-run third inning.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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