The Seattle Mariners have reached the .500 mark for the first time this season, thanks to a dramatic late-game heroics from Kolten Wong.
Wong, the Mariners’ second baseman, hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to give Seattle a 5-3 lead over the Oakland Athletics. The home run was Wong’s first of the season and it came at a crucial time for the Mariners, who had been struggling to stay above .500 all season.
The Mariners had been in a tight battle with the Athletics all game, with neither team able to gain any real momentum. But Wong’s home run changed all that. With the score tied at three in the top of the ninth, Wong stepped up to the plate and delivered a two-run shot that put the Mariners ahead for good.
The home run was Wong’s first of the season and it was a timely one for the Mariners, who have been trying to stay above .500 all season. The win was also a big boost for the team’s morale, as they have been struggling to find consistency this season.
Wong’s heroics were also a big boost for the Mariners’ pitching staff, who had been struggling to keep the Athletics off the board all game. The win was a much needed one for Seattle, who are now just one game below .500 and looking to make a push for the playoffs.
Kolten Wong’s late-game heroics were a big reason why the Mariners were able to reach the .500 mark and it could be just what they need to make a run at the playoffs this season. With Wong leading the way, the Mariners could be in for an exciting second half of the season.
