Angels clinch AL West title

Angels players celebrate with fans after clinching the AL West title on Wednesday night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Sept. 17, 2014 10:28 PM PT

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim clinched the Al West title with a 5-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners coupled with a 6-1 loss by the Oakland Athletics to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

Angels pitcher Jered Weaver, right, and center fielder Mike Trout celebrate after the team won the AL West title on Wednesday night in Anaheim. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels center fielder Mike Trout celebrates with fans after the club clinched the AL West title on Wednesday night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels fans react when the video board shows the Texas Rangers rallying for a 6-1 victory over the Oakland A’s in the ninth inning Wednesday night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels fans watching the video board in Anaheim celebrate after the Texas Rangers took the lead over the Oakland A’s on Wednesday night. The Rangers’ 6-1 victory would help the Angels clinch the AL West title. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) greets designated hitter C.J. Cron (20) at the top of the dugout steps after he hit a three-run home run against the Mariners in the seventh inning Wednesday night. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels designated hitter C.J. Cron (20) is congratulated by teammates Tony Campana (22) and Erick Aybar after hitting a three-run home run against the Mariners in the seventh inning. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels third baseman David Freese celebrates after driving in the first run of the seventh inning. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels center fielder Mike Trout is brushed back from the plate on an inside pitch by Mariners pitcher James Paxton (not pictured) in the first inning Wednesday night in Anaheim. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson follows through on a pitch against the Mariners in the first inning Wednesday night at Angel Stadium. Wilson gave up one hit and three walks in seven shutout innings. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)