The Seattle Mariners pulled off an impressive victory against the San Diego Padres in a game that was highlighted by two late home runs from rookie pitcher Logan Gilbert. The Mariners were trailing by two runs heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, but Gilbert stepped up to the plate and hit a two-run homer to tie the game. With the score tied, Gilbert then hit a solo shot in the bottom of the tenth inning to give the Mariners the win.
Gilbert, who was drafted in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft, has been one of the most impressive rookies in the league this season. He has been a key part of the Mariners’ rotation, posting a 3.45 ERA and striking out over 100 batters in just over 100 innings pitched. His performance on the mound has been impressive, but his performance at the plate has been even more impressive. He has hit four home runs this season, including two in this game, and is batting .286 with an OPS of .841.
The Mariners have been one of the most surprising teams in the league this season, and Gilbert’s performance has been a big part of that. His ability to contribute both on the mound and at the plate has been invaluable for the team, and his late-game heroics against the Padres was yet another example of his value to the team. With Gilbert leading the way, the Mariners are looking like a legitimate playoff contender this season.
