Logan Gilbert pitched a great game, allowing only two hits until the seventh inning. Julio Rodríguez hit his first home run, helping the Seattle Mariners win 4-0 against Texas on Tuesday night. This win pushed the World Series champion Rangers out of first place for the first time this season.
Gilbert, now 2-0 for the season, struck out six batters and walked four in 6 2/3 innings, throwing 100 pitches. This game marked the 11th consecutive game for the Mariners where their starting pitcher went at least five innings and allowed two earned runs or fewer.
“That’s a typical Mariners game right there, a couple of homers and great pitching. And you look up and we’re on the right side of it,” manager Scott Servais said.
“There’s always stuff to clean up, but I think my mentality is good. I’m trying to simplify things and know what makes me successful,” Gilbert said, giving credit to catcher Cal Raleigh.
“Cal does a really good job mixing it up, and especially with the cutter and slider and just everything when to go to what pitches, and kind of helps me out different times through the order as well.”
The Mariners, who missed the playoffs last season after ending a 21-year postseason drought, have won eight of their last eleven games. They now lead Texas (12-12) by half a game in the AL West with a record of 12-11.
