The Seattle Mariners pulled off a thrilling victory against the Boston Red Sox in the series finale on Sunday. The Mariners were able to come back from a 5-2 deficit in the 8th inning to win the game 6-5.
The Mariners started off the game strong, scoring two runs in the first inning. However, the Red Sox quickly responded with three runs of their own in the second inning. The Red Sox then added two more runs in the third inning, giving them a 5-2 lead.
The Mariners were able to rally in the 8th inning, scoring four runs to take a 6-5 lead. The Red Sox had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the 9th inning, but failed to score any runs.
The Mariners’ win was largely due to the strong pitching performance of starter Marco Gonzales. Gonzales pitched seven innings, giving up five runs and striking out six batters. He was relieved by reliever Anthony Bass, who pitched two scoreless innings and earned the win.
The Mariners also had some key contributions from their offense. Shortstop J.P. Crawford had two hits and two RBIs, while center fielder Mallex Smith had two hits and an RBI.
The victory was a big one for the Mariners, as it gave them a series win over a tough Red Sox team. The Mariners will look to continue their success as they head into their next series against the Oakland Athletics.
