The Seattle Mariners claimed a 4-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas, propelling them into first place in the American League West. Julio Rodriguez launched his first home run of the season, while Logan Gilbert delivered 6 2/3 scoreless innings on the mound.
In a tight contest, Cal Raleigh contributed with his sixth homer for Seattle, securing their sixth win in the last seven games. The Mariners’ triumph nudged them a half-game ahead of the defending World Series champion Rangers. This victory also marked their first win at Globe Life Field since 2022, after going winless in six games there last season.
Pitching dominance was a key factor for the Mariners, with Logan Gilbert (2-0) allowing only two hits across his impressive 6 2/3 innings on the mound. The right-hander walked four and struck out six, delivering a standout performance.
On the opposite side, Rangers’ right-hander Dane Dunning (2-2) took the loss, surrendering four runs on four hits in 4 1/3 innings, while issuing three walks and recording seven strikeouts.
In other MLB action, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Baltimore Orioles with a score of 7-4. Mike Trout kicked off the game with a leadoff home run, setting the tone for the Angels. The bottom four hitters in the Angels’ lineup played pivotal roles, combining to go 8-for-14 with five runs and five RBIs. Starter Griffin Canning (1-3) showcased his skills, allowing three runs and five hits over five innings, striking out four and walking two.
Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman put up strong performances for the Orioles, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Grayson Rodriguez (3-1) had a tough outing, conceding seven runs and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings, striking out seven and walking one.
The baseball action continued with various teams battling it out on the diamond, shaping up the competitive landscape of the MLB season.
