Mariners Clutch Victory Over Twins in Extra Innings!
What a rollercoaster of emotions in Seattle as our beloved Mariners pulled off a thrilling victory against the Minnesota Twins in extra innings! In classic Mariners fashion, it was a nail-biter until the very end.Early Innings: Pitcher's Duel
Both teams started strong on the mound. Despite a few base hits, the Mariners and Twins remained scoreless through the first four innings. We saw solid work from our infield with J.P. Crawford holding it down at shortstop and Ty France making some crucial outs at first.Breaking the Stalemate
In the bottom of the 5th inning, we finally broke through. Mitch Haniger's patience at the plate earned him a walk, and Josh Rojas came through with a clutch double to right, bringing Haniger home and putting us on the board, 1-0!Twins Strike Back
However, the Twins wouldn't let us have the lead for long. In the top of the 6th, Carlos Correa hit a two-run homer to left center, putting the Twins ahead, 2-1. Kudos to our pitchers for regrouping quickly and not letting the inning get out of hand.Eighth Inning Drama
The 8th inning brought some real drama. Mitch Haniger once again showcased his skill with a walk and was replaced by speedster Luke Raley. Josh Rojas singled to right, moving Raley to second. Then a throwing error by Jose Miranda allowed Raley to score, tying the game 2-2!Clutch Defense and Extra Innings Heroics
Our bullpen was lights out in the 9th and 10th innings. Major props to Andrés Muñoz and Ryne Stanek for keeping the Twins at bay. Heading to the bottom of the 10th, the stage was set for some heroics.Cal Raleigh became the man of the hour, grounding into a fielder's choice but allowing Crawford to score from third base. And just like that, the Mariners walked off with a 3-2 victory!
Mariners Magic Continues!
This win showcased the resilience and grit of our team. From strong defensive plays to clutch hits, and impeccable relief pitching, this game had it all. Let's carry this momentum forward and keep stacking up those Ws!Go Mariners!
Scoreboard for Twins @ Mariners (June 29th, 2024)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |