The Seattle Mariners faced off against the Los Angeles Angels in a game that ended in disappointment for the Mariners, but with a special milestone for one of their players. The Angels won the game 5-2, but the Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez made history by becoming the first player in franchise history to reach the 30-30 milestone.
Rodriguez, a 20-year-old rookie, hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning to give the Mariners a 2-1 lead. It was his 30th home run of the season, and his 30th stolen base of the season. He is now the first player in Mariners history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season.
The 30-30 milestone is a rare feat in baseball, and it is even more impressive that Rodriguez achieved it as a rookie. He is only the fifth rookie in MLB history to reach the milestone, joining Jose Canseco, Mike Trout, Alfonso Soriano, and Eric Davis.
Despite Rodriguez’s milestone, the Mariners were unable to hold on to their lead. The Angels scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take a 5-2 lead that they would not relinquish.
The loss was a tough one for the Mariners, but it was a special night for Rodriguez. He joins an elite group of players who have achieved the 30-30 milestone, and he will be remembered as one of the best players in Mariners history.
