In a thrilling matchup on Thursday night, the Seattle Mariners secured a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Julio Rodríguez, Randy Arozarena, and Jorge Polanco made significant contributions to the Mariners’ success, with all three players hitting home runs.
Rodríguez, who also showcased his speed by stealing third base in the first inning, continues to etch his name in MLB history. The 24-year-old dynamic player has now recorded 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases for the season, becoming the first player in MLB history to achieve at least 15 homers and 20-plus stolen bases in each of their first four seasons.
On the mound, Logan Evans, a promising rookie at 24 years old, delivered a strong performance, allowing only one run over five innings, while striking out three batters. Evan’s record improved to 4-3 for the season. The Mariners’ Andrés Muñoz came in clutch in the ninth inning, securing his 23rd save after preventing any runs from scoring, despite facing a bases-loaded situation.
The Angels managed to take an early lead when Mike Trout capitalized on a double and scored following Nolan Schanuel’s single. Zach Neto later contributed an RBI single in the seventh inning to keep the Angels competitive.
In an important roster move earlier in the day, the Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, adding depth to their lineup as the trade deadline approaches.
As the teams gear up for the continuation of the series, Seattle’s Bryan Woo is set to take the mound against José Soriano for the Angels in the second game of the four-game series.
The continued development of players like Rodríguez and Evans bodes well for the Mariners’ future, offering fans plenty of reasons to remain optimistic about the team’s trajectory this season.