The Seattle Mariners ended their season on a high note with a 1-0 victory over the Texas Rangers. The game was a pitcher’s duel between Seattle’s Marco Gonzales and Texas’ Lance Lynn, with Gonzales coming out on top. Gonzales pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only three hits and striking out seven batters. He was backed up by a strong performance from the Mariners’ bullpen, who combined to pitch two scoreless innings.
The lone run of the game came in the top of the sixth inning when Seattle’s Kyle Seager hit a solo home run off of Lynn. Seager’s homer was his 21st of the season, and it proved to be the difference in the game.
The win was the Mariners’ 68th of the season, which was their highest total since 2014. It was also their first winning season since that same year. The Mariners had a strong start to the season, but they struggled down the stretch and were unable to make the playoffs.
Despite missing out on the playoffs, the Mariners can be proud of their accomplishments this season. They have a young core of players that should continue to improve, and they have a lot of potential for next season.
The Texas Rangers, on the other hand, had a disappointing season. They finished with a record of 78-84, which was their worst since 2014. The Rangers will need to make some changes if they want to compete in the AL West next season.
Overall, it was a great way for the Seattle Mariners to end their season. They can take pride in their accomplishments and look forward to what next season has in store for them.
