Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Seattle Mariners overcame an early deficit, rallying for four runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Texas Rangers. A three-run home run by Julio Rodriguez capped the decisive frame, turning a shutout into a late lead that Seattle would not relinquish.

Texas initially seized control, as Pederson's two-run homer in the third inning put the Rangers on the scoreboard. They extended their advantage further in the fifth when Lopez's bunt single brought home another run, making it 3-0. Rangers starter Jacob deGrom stifled the Mariners' offense, delivering six scoreless innings and striking out 12 batters.

The complexion of the game shifted dramatically in the bottom of the seventh. With deGrom out of the game, Seattle finally broke through against the Texas bullpen. Canzone's single drove in Arozarena to cut the deficit to two. Moments later, Rodríguez connected for a 410-foot, three-run home run to left-center, scoring Canzone and Raleigh and giving the Mariners their first lead of the contest. This four-run outburst in a single inning decisively turned the tide.

Ultimately, the Mariners' potent seventh-inning rally negated a masterful outing from Jacob deGrom, proving too much for the Rangers to overcome. This win improved Seattle's record to 69-78, while Texas fell to 72-75.