Championship week progresses for the Seattle Mariners. Following their success in Texas, where they won two out of three games against the reigning World Series champions, the Rangers, the Mariners have claimed the top spot in the American League West. They will now return home on Friday to commence a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, last year’s National League pennant winners.
In their recent victory against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Ty France and Luis Urias each hit two-run homers, contributing to the Mariners’ 4-3 win. Ace pitcher Luis Castillo delivered a solid performance, securing his second consecutive victory after enduring four losses at the beginning of the season. With three series victories in a row and seven wins in their last nine games, the Mariners are displaying improved performance on the field. Manager Scott Servais expressed satisfaction with the team’s collective effort, emphasizing the importance of every player’s contribution until the offense reaches its full potential.
The series win in Texas holds particular significance for the Mariners, considering their struggles at Globe Life Field last season, where they lost all six games. Ty France, reflecting on the victory and his first homer of the season, highlighted the team’s confidence, stating that they don’t feel the need to prove themselves as they believe in their capabilities: “We’re a good baseball team.”
