Angels capitalize on mistakes to beat reeling Mariners again

SEATTLE — When the Angels and Seattle Mariners met on Tuesday night, it was difficult to tell which team is in a pennant race and which one is bracing to unload players before next week’s trade deadline.

The Angels took advantage of the Mariners’ sloppy defense and anemic hitting to beat them, 5-1, their fifth straight victory against the team that has now blown a 10-game division lead in a month.

The Angels (44-57) are simply trying to “learn how to win,” as Manager Ron Washington says frequently...