Canzone's Homers Lift Mariners Past Rangers 6-4

Canzone Drives in Key Runs

Dominic Canzone provided the offensive spark Seattle needed, delivering a pivotal three-run home run in the seventh inning to break a tie and put the Mariners ahead. Canzone added another run in the ninth, doubling to right field to drive in Adolis García, securing a 6-4 win for Seattle over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

The game remained tightly contested through the middle innings. Texas took a 1-0 lead in the first when Nathaniel Lowe hit a sacrifice fly to center field, allowing Evan Carter to score. Seattle answered in the third inning when Corey Seager singled to left, tying the game at 1-1 as Marcus Semien crossed the plate.

The Mariners took their first lead in the fourth inning against Rangers starter Jacob deGrom. Josh Naylor singled to right, scoring Luke Raley, and later scored on an infield single by Josh Smith. The run count was tied again when Wyatt Langford reached on an infield single, driving in one run.

Pitching Struggles Define Late Inning

DeGrom pitched five innings, allowing seven hits and one earned run while striking out four batters. However, the Rangers' bullpen could not hold the line. Tyler Alexander and Cole Winn struggled in relief, combining to give up four runs in less than an inning. Winn took the loss, falling to 5-3 on the season.

Seattle's starting pitcher Logan Gilbert worked 5.2 innings, giving up five hits and three earned runs with four strikeouts. The Mariners' relief corps stabilized the game. Gabe Speier earned the win, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Eduard Bazardo recorded the save, working one inning with two strikeouts.

Home Runs Shift Momentum

Canzone's seventh-inning blast to right field, measuring 400 feet, changed the complexion of the game. The homer gave Seattle a 4-3 lead and was followed by a solo home run from Cal Raleigh to right center, also measured at 400 feet, extending the lead to 5-3.

The Rangers attempted a late rally in the eighth inning. Adolis García homered to left field, a 420-foot shot, to cut the deficit to 5-4. However, Seattle's defense held firm in the ninth. With the tying run on base, the Mariners closed out the game, improving their record to 52-54. The Rangers fell to 53-52.

Final Notes

The game was played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, in front of 29,496 spectators. The victory marks a significant win for Seattle as they continue their push in the standings. Texas will look to bounce back in their next series.

Sources

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