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Jorge Polanco's Two-Homer Night Powers Mariners to AL West Lead

Polanco, the reigning AL Player of the Week, continues his dominant start to 2025 with a five-RBI performance as Seattle secures its 13th win in 17 games.

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Apr 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jorge Polanco (7) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jorge Polanco hit two home runs and drove in all five runs in the Mariners' 5-3 victory over the Angels on Tuesday night.
  • Polanco, recovering from offseason knee surgery and an oblique injury, leads MLB in slugging percentage (.819) and wRC+ (260) among players with at least 70 plate appearances.
  • The Mariners improved to 17-12 and sit atop the AL West, winning their fifth game in six and continuing a 13-4 stretch over their last 17 games.
  • Polanco has nine home runs this season, including six in his last six games, and has been a key driver of Seattle's surprising offensive resurgence.
  • Seattle's lineup, once heavily reliant on pitching, has shown unexpected depth, with contributions from players like Polanco and Cal Raleigh, who is tied for the MLB lead in home runs.