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Mariners Move Within Two Games of AL West Lead as Suarez and Naylor Deliver

Josh Naylor’s career-long 450-foot homer highlighted Seattle’s offense, propelling the Mariners within two games of the AL West lead.

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Aug 6, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (12) hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor, acquired in late July, each delivered go-ahead homers in back-to-back victories over the White Sox.
  • Josh Naylor launched a career-long 450-foot two-run shot in Wednesday’s 8-6 win and extended his perfect 10-for-10 stolen base streak with Seattle.
  • Julio Rodríguez crushed a three-run homer in the second inning to secure his fourth consecutive season with at least 20 home runs and 20 steals.
  • George Kirby went six innings allowing two runs with nine strikeouts, following a career-high nine-strikeout, one-run outing by Bryan Woo in the series opener.
  • The Mariners improved to 62-53, reached a season-high nine games over .500 and moved within two games of both the AL West lead and the top Wild Card spot.