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3mo ago

Mariners Rally to Secure Ninth Straight Series Win and Expand AL West Lead

Seattle overcame a five-run deficit against Oakland, bolstered by Leody Taveras' debut heroics and Rowdy Tellez's timely homer, to extend their series streak and division lead.

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Seattle Mariners first baseman Rowdy Tellez rounds the bases after hitting his fifth homer this season against the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Overview

  • The Mariners defeated the Athletics 6-5 on Wednesday, overcoming a 5-0 deficit to clinch their ninth consecutive series win.
  • Leody Taveras, in his Seattle debut, delivered a game-tying single in the eighth inning and later scored the go-ahead run.
  • Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, cutting Oakland's lead to one and sparking Seattle's comeback.
  • Closer Andrés Muñoz extended his scoreless streak to 18 innings, earning his 13th save of the season with a dominant ninth inning.
  • The win pushed Seattle to eight games above .500 and increased their AL West lead to three games over the second-place Athletics.