The Seattle Mariners pulled off a thrilling victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. The game came down to the wire, with the Mariners needing a clutch performance from shortstop J.P. Crawford to secure the win.
Crawford came through in the clutch, delivering a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning that put the Mariners ahead for good. It was a crucial hit for the Mariners, who had been trailing the Rangers for most of the game.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout. The Mariners had taken an early lead, only to see it evaporate as the Rangers scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Mariners responded with two runs in the top of the sixth, but the Rangers regained the lead with a run in the bottom of the seventh.
That’s when Crawford stepped up to the plate. With two outs and runners on first and second, Crawford delivered a double to left field that scored both runners and put the Mariners ahead for good. It was a huge hit for Crawford, who had been struggling at the plate for much of the season.
The Mariners’ victory keeps their playoff hopes alive, as they remain just four games out of the final wild card spot. With only a few weeks left in the regular season, every game is crucial for Seattle. They’ll need more clutch performances like Crawford’s if they hope to make it to the postseason.
