Seattle Mariners News & Updates
The Seattle Mariners were 41-39, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Seattle Mariners narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at PNC Park.
Things are trending well. 2.6 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up. The bright spot: allowing just 2.9 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Mariners Game on June 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Bryan Woo (6-5, 3.94 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (6-3, 3.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Mariners.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 5 mph |
Mariners Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Seattle Mariners narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Cole Young went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Cal Raleigh went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Mariners Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
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41 | 39 | .512 | W2 | |
|
Athletics
|
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38 | 41 | .481 | 2.5 | L3 |
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Rangers
|
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38 | 41 | .481 | 2.5 | L1 |
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Astros
|
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38 | 43 | .469 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Angels
|
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33 | 48 | .407 | 8.5 | W1 |
Seattle Mariners are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Mariners Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .281 | .915 | 33 | |
| 14 | .240 | .800 | 35 | |
| 14 | .244 | .732 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.58 | 0.70 | 40.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.04 | 1.27 | 35.1 | |
| 6-4 | 3.29 | 1.01 | 93.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Mariners News
In a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Pirates, Cole Young made his mark with a game-winning homer, adding to the excitement surrounding the young second baseman's debut. His .20 WPA highlighted a night where he truly looked like the Disney prince of baseball, perhaps signaling a new chapter for the Mariners as they approach the halfway point of the season with a 41-39 record. Meanwhile, the return of Randy Arozarena from the injured list adds a crucial bat back into the lineup, though the overall offensive performance remains a concern. Julio Rodríguez's struggles with a -.15 WPA indicate that even stars can have off nights, and with the Astros lurking, the Mariners will need to find consistency quickly to capitalize on what could be an exciting stretch ahead.
Mariners Upcoming Schedule
The Seattle Mariners visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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