A Dominant Victory for the Mariners! 
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Seattle Mariners fans, let's celebrate an amazing win over the Texas Rangers! Our boys showed up and delivered, securing a 5-0 victory at home. Here's a breakdown of how it all went down:Pitching Duel in the Early Innings
The game started off as a classic pitchers' duel with both teams struggling to get on base. In the first and second innings, our pitchers held the Rangers at bay as Semien, Seager, and García couldn't find any success.Cracking the Scoreboard in the 4th Inning
Things started heating up when Mitch Haniger doubled to left, setting the stage for Luke Raley to bring him home with a double of his own. That crucial moment gave us the lead we needed!
Adding to the Lead 
In the 5th inning, Josh Rojas showcased his base-running skills by scoring on a wild pitch. Moments like these highlight the importance of hustle and heads-up playing. Soon after, Julio Rodríguez earned a walk, putting more pressure on the Rangers' pitchers.Locklear's Big Moment 
The highlight of the game was without a doubt Tyler Locklear's 7th-inning homer, which sailed 390 feet! This solo shot extended our lead and energized the crowd, giving us a solid 3-0 cushion.Insurance Runs in the 8th Inning
As if the lead wasn't comfortable enough, we put the game away in the 8th inning. After Ryan Bliss stole second and Luke Raley walked, Dominic Canzone stepped up with a clutch single to left, allowing Bliss to score. A wild pitch by the Rangers' Winn let Raley score as well, making it 5-0 and sealing the deal!Closing It Out in Style 
Our bullpen was lights out! Voth came in to relieve Gilbert in the 9th and retired all three batters he faced. Knizner, Semien, and Seager didn't stand a chance as we closed the game emphatically.Final Thoughts
This was a masterclass performance by our Mariners, showcasing exceptional pitching, timely hitting, and aggressive base running. Let's keep this momentum going and continue to dominate! GO MARINERS!
️Final Score: Mariners 5, Rangers 0
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Mariners (June 16th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |