The Seattle Mariners have been on a hot streak lately, and it continued on Tuesday night with a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Behind strong performances from Julio Rodriguez and George Kirby, the Mariners have now won four consecutive games and are inching closer to the top of the American League West standings.
Julio Rodriguez had a huge night for the Mariners, going 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI. He has been a sparkplug for the Mariners offense all season long, and his performance on Tuesday was no different. Rodriguez is now batting .311 on the season with seven home runs and 24 RBIs.
George Kirby also had a great night for the Mariners, pitching six strong innings and allowing just one earned run on four hits. He struck out five batters and walked none, and he was able to keep the Athletics offense in check all night long. Kirby has been one of the most consistent starters for the Mariners this season, and he continues to be a reliable arm in the rotation.
The Mariners have now won four consecutive games and are just two games behind the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West. With Rodriguez and Kirby leading the way, the Mariners look poised to make a run at the top of the division. It will be interesting to see if they can keep up this hot streak and make a push for the playoffs.
