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Jorge Polanco’s Ninth-Inning Single Propels Mariners Toward Series Sweep

Seattle’s designated hitter has driven in key runs in consecutive games following a slump in May.

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Overview

  • Jorge Polanco grounded a two-out, bases-loaded single in the ninth inning Saturday to complete a 4-3 comeback over the Guardians.
  • The win snapped an eight-loss stretch over nine games that had dropped Seattle 4½ games behind Houston in the AL West.
  • Polanco also tallied a double and home run in Friday’s 7-2 victory, lifting his June batting average to .283 after a difficult May.
  • Closer Emmanuel Clase issued three walks and threw a wild pitch in the ninth, allowing the tying and winning runs.
  • Emerson Hancock is scheduled to start Sunday’s series finale against Cleveland’s Luis Ortiz in a bid to secure the sweep.