Mariners comeback victory
Julio Rodríguez hits a late three-run home run to rally Mariners past Rangers 4-3.
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Key Points
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Jacob deGrom struck out eight of his first nine batters, a feat he has now accomplished five times, and struck out the side in both the first and third innings.
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Seattle starter Logan Gilbert became the Mariners’ first pitcher with consecutive double-digit-strikeout games since James Paxton in 2018, fanning 11 over seven innings.
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The 23 combined strikeouts by deGrom and Gilbert were the most recorded by starting pitchers in a major-league game this season.
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Seattle closer Andrés Muñoz walked two batters with two outs in the ninth but secured his 27th save in 36 opportunities when Jake Burger grounded into a forceout; a video review upheld the call at first base.
Jacob deGrom dominated early, striking out 12 and allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings against Seattle. He retired his first 15 batters and left after 92 pitches with a 3-0 lead, according to SF Gate. But the Mariners erupted for four runs in the seventh inning, capped by Julio Rodríguez's three-run homer off reliever Jakob Junis, to stun Texas 4-3.
DeGrom experienced groin tightness during the game, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said via Yahoo Sports. The loss marked a historic low: deGrom became the only pitcher in the modern era to deliver a scoreless start with 12-plus strikeouts and no walks, then leave with a 3-run lead and still have his team lose.
A Pitcher's Duel for the Ages
Logan Gilbert and Jacob deGrom combined for 23 strikeouts—the most by starting pitchers in any MLB game this season, according to Central Oregon Daily. Gilbert struck out 11 over seven innings for Seattle, becoming the Mariners' first pitcher with back-to-back double-digit-strikeout games since James Paxton in 2018. DeGrom struck out eight of his first nine batters and struck out the side in both the first and third innings.
Rodríguez Breaks Through in Sudden Rally
Seattle's bats stayed quiet for six innings while deGrom painted the corners. Then the seventh inning changed everything. The Mariners loaded the bases and Julio Rodríguez connected off reliever Jakob Junis for a three-run homer that put Seattle ahead 4-3, according to SF Gate. It capped a stunning reversal after Texas built what looked like an insurmountable lead.
Muñoz Holds On in a Tense Finish
Seattle closer Andrés Muñoz walked two batters with two outs in the ninth but escaped the jam. Jake Burger grounded into a forceout, and a video review upheld the call at first base, securing Muñoz's 27th save in 36 opportunities, per News Times. The win keeps Seattle alive in the playoff race while Texas's loss further damages their American League standing.
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