Mariners Take Down the Padres! 
What a game, Mariners fans! Our Seattle Mariners stormed into Petco Park and secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. From the outset, it was clear our boys came ready to play, and they didn’t disappoint!On the Offensive from the Get-Go 
The action started right away in the top of the 1st inning when our very own J.P. Crawford sent a rocket of a home run to right field! That 357-foot beauty set the tone, giving the Mariners an early 1-0 lead against the Padres. Things really picked up in the 4th inning when Rowdy Tellez smashed a monstrous 408-foot homer, bringing Cal Raleigh in with him and extending our lead to 3-0. The highlight of the day, however, was in the 6th inning when Cal Raleigh once again stepped up and crushed a 363-foot homer, adding two more runs to the scoreboard and securing a comfortable 5-0 lead. This was a stellar offensive performance by our Mariners! 
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Strength on the Mound and in the Field 
Our pitching staff did a phenomenal job keeping the Padres’ bats quiet for the majority of the game. The Padres struggled to find any rhythm against our defense, staying scoreless until the 9th inning. The Mariners' infield was rock solid, pulling off a couple of crucial double plays, especially one in the 3rd inning that snuffed out what little momentum the Padres were trying to muster. Jake Cronenworth tried to spark a late game rally with a double in the 9th, scoring Gavin Sheets, but by then it was too little, too late for San Diego. 
Looking Forward 
All in all, this victory was exactly what we needed to boost our momentum. The Mariners demonstrated great team play, from solid pitching to explosive batting performance. Let’s keep this energy going as we continue to make a play for the league's top spots! Way to go, Mariners! 
Until next time, keep rooting for our Mariners, and let’s ride this wave to more victories!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Padres (May 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |