The Seattle Mariners pulled off a huge win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, with a final score of 5-3. The game was a potential preview of what could happen if these two teams meet in the postseason. The Mariners were led by a strong performance from starting pitcher Luis Castillo, who pitched seven strong innings and allowed only three runs.
Castillo was able to keep the Rays’ offense in check throughout the game, as he only allowed four hits and one walk. He also struck out seven batters in the game, which was the most he has struck out in any game this season. His performance was a big reason why the Mariners were able to come away with the win.
The Mariners’ offense was also able to get the job done, as they scored five runs on nine hits. They were led by shortstop J.P. Crawford, who had two hits and two RBIs. He was able to get the Mariners on the board early with an RBI single in the first inning. The Mariners also got some help from designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, who had a solo home run in the fourth inning.
The Rays were able to get on the board in the fifth inning when catcher Mike Zunino hit a solo home run. They were able to add two more runs in the seventh inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Mariners’ lead.
The win was a big one for the Mariners, as it showed that they can compete with one of the top teams in the American League. It also showed that Castillo is capable of leading them to victory when he is on his game. If these two teams do meet in the postseason, it should be an exciting matchup.
