The Seattle Mariners made a statement on Tuesday night, as they defeated the Minnesota Twins by a score of 4-2. The Mariners were led by a strong performance from rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
Rodriguez, who was called up to the majors earlier this season, has been a key contributor for the Mariners since his arrival. He has hit .300 with four home runs and 18 RBIs in his first 24 games in the majors. On Tuesday night, he drove in two runs with a single in the fourth inning to give the Mariners a 3-1 lead.
The Mariners also received a strong performance from starting pitcher Marco Gonzales, who allowed just one run on four hits over six innings of work. Gonzales was able to keep the Twins off balance all night, striking out four batters and walking none.
The Mariners bullpen also did its job, as Roenis Elias, Brandon Brennan, and Anthony Bass combined to throw three scoreless innings to close out the game.
The win was the Mariners’ fourth in their last five games, and it moved them to within one game of .500 on the season. With Rodriguez continuing to produce and the pitching staff doing its job, the Mariners look to be in good shape as they continue their push for a playoff spot.
