Julio Rodriguez Shines as Mariners Defeat Rangers, Tighten Wild-Card Race

Rodriguez's four RBIs and stellar defense propel Seattle to an 8-4 victory, bringing them closer to a playoff spot.

Julio Rodriguez went 4-for-6 with a home run and four RBIs, leading the Mariners' offense against the Rangers.
Seattle moved to within 1.5 games of the Minnesota Twins for the final AL wild-card spot with seven games remaining.
Randy Arozarena made a crucial game-saving catch in the sixth inning, preserving the Mariners' lead.
Emerson Hancock pitched five solid innings, allowing two runs on five hits with three strikeouts.
Texas Rangers' Max Scherzer was scratched from the game due to a sore left hamstring, replaced by Dane Dunning.