The Seattle Mariners emerged with a 5–3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at T-Mobile Park, pushing their record to 77-68 and holding onto second place in the AL West. The Cardinals dropped to 72-74 and remain in fourth place in the NL Central.
With the temperature soaring to 100 degrees, fans were treated to an exciting game. The home crowd saw their Mariners rally from an early deficit to clinch a crucial win.
Mariners’ Mid-Game Surge
The Cardinals got on the board first, scoring two runs in the second inning, but the Mariners quickly responded. By the third inning, the Mariners tallied three runs to seize the lead.
The Mariners’ momentum carried into the fourth inning, where they added two more runs. Randy Arozarena provided the spark for Seattle, driving in four of the Mariners’ five runs.
Matthew Liberatore struggled on the mound for the Cardinals, allowing five runs over four innings. Despite striking out only one, Liberatore gave up two home runs that proved costly.
Seattle’s Bullpen Shines
After a challenging start by George Kirby, who surrendered three runs over four innings, the Mariners’ bullpen stepped up. Caleb Ferguson claimed the win, delivering a scoreless inning with two strikeouts.
Seattle’s relief corps continued to excel, with Erick Bazardo, Gabe Speier, Matt Brash, and Andrés Muñoz each contributing a scoreless inning. Together, they kept the Cardinals at bay and sealed the victory.
For the Cardinals, Willson Contreras stood out with two hits, but the team struggled to string together timely hits against Seattle’s bullpen. Nolan Gorman and Tink Hence contributed with an RBI each.
Key Performances and Season Outlook
Josh Naylor was instrumental for the Mariners, recording three hits, including a home run, and driving in one run. Julio Rodríguez and Eugenio Suárez went hitless, but their teammates picked up the slack.
Victor Robles and J.P. Crawford each added two hits for Seattle, providing crucial support at the bottom of the lineup. This win keeps Seattle just one game back in the AL West standings.
Looking ahead, the Mariners continue their home stand with another game against the Cardinals, while the Cardinals will aim to regroup and seek revenge in the upcoming contest at T-Mobile Park.
