(Los Angeles, CA) -- The Seattle Mariners are hoping a nine-game homestand will turn their fortunes around, after being swept by the Los Angeles Angels. Seattle had a 9-3 lead heading into the final inning yesterday, but the Angels scored seven runs in the ninth to earn a 10-9 victory. Mariners starter Hisashi Iwakuma [[ hee-SAH-shee EE-wah-KOO-mah ]] left the game after six innings after only giving up a run on two hits. Seattle will start a three-game series with Houston at Safeco Field this evening.