Mariners Secure a Thrilling Victory Over Rangers! 
Hey Mariners fans, what a game! Our boys clinched a 7-5 win against the Texas Rangers. 
Let's break down the highlights!Off to a Strong Start
We got on the board early in the bottom of the 1st inning when Cal Raleigh singled to right, driving in Josh Rojas—giving us an initial 1-0 lead. Julio Rodríguez then extended our lead with a massive 412-foot homer in the 3rd inning, bringing Rojas home again. We were up 3-0, and the energy in the ballpark was electric!
Pitching Dominance 
Our pitcher was on fire, recording several crucial strikeouts! In the 2nd inning, the Rangers couldn't touch our pitching, with Langford, Jankowski, and Grossman going down in order. Kirby was exceptional, allowing just a single run until the 5th inning. Adding to the Lead
In the 7th inning, Josh Rojas hit a huge homer to right center, pushing our lead to 5-1. We added two more insurance runs in the 8th inning after Rojas singled to center, bringing home Dominic Canzone and Dylan Moore. This made the score a comfortable 7-1.
Nail-Biting Finish 
Just when it seemed wrapped up, the Rangers made a push in the 9th. Adolis García, Nathaniel Lowe, and others put together a string of singles that narrowed our lead to just two runs. With the bases loaded, Paul Sewald held his nerve and sealed the victory. Closer Stanek came in to get the final out with the tying run on the plate—nails, meet edge! Final Thoughts 
We did it, Mariners fans! This 7-5 victory keeps our postseason dreams alive and kicking. Our bats were alive, our pitching was solid—and we showed resilience in the clutch. Let's keep riding this wave. Go Mariners! 
As always, shoutout to our crucial players:
- Julio Rodríguez with that game-altering homer
- Josh Rojas with consistent performance and the game-winning homer
- Cal Raleigh for getting us on the board early
Next up, let's keep this momentum going!
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Mariners (June 15th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 |