The Seattle Mariners have done it again! On Sunday, they defeated the Oakland Athletics for the second time in the three-game series between the two teams. The Mariners won the first game of the series on Friday night, and then followed that up with a 7-3 victory on Sunday.
The Mariners were led by their starting pitcher, Marco Gonzales, who pitched seven strong innings and allowed only two runs. Gonzales was backed up by a strong offensive performance from the Mariners, who had 11 hits and seven runs. The Mariners were able to take advantage of some sloppy defense from the Athletics, as they committed four errors in the game.
The Mariners were also able to get timely hitting from their lineup, with Kyle Seager, Mitch Haniger, and Domingo Santana all recording RBIs. Haniger was especially impressive, as he went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.
The win was a big one for the Mariners, as it helped them remain in contention for a playoff spot. With the win, the Mariners improved their record to 68-63, which puts them just 1.5 games behind the Athletics for the second wild card spot in the American League.
The Mariners will now look to carry their momentum into their next series against the Texas Rangers. The Mariners have already beaten the Rangers once this season, and will look to do so again in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.
It was a great win for the Mariners, and one that will surely give them confidence heading into their next series. If they can keep up their strong play, they could be in position to make a run at the playoffs.
