The Los Angeles Angels clinched their first trip to the postseason since 2009 with a defeat of the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

The Angels are the first Major League team to earn a berth this season.

"Guys are aware that this is one little milestone that we need, and I think they're proud of that," Mike Scioscia said. "But we have a long way to go. I think these guys know the bigger prize that we need to keep our eyes on."

Los Angeles leads the Oakland Athletics by 10.5 games for the American League West title.