Mariners Outshine White Sox in Chicago, Secure 6-3 Victory
The Seattle Mariners improved their season record to 56-51 after defeating the Chicago White Sox with a final score of 6-3 at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox's struggle continued as they fell to a 27-81 record. The Mariners showcased a strong offensive and defensive game, accumulating eight hits and committing no errors throughout the match.
Seattle's performance was highlighted by several key players. Caleb Raleigh stood out with an impressive batting average of .400, contributing significantly to the team's success by scoring one run and hitting two out of five at-bats. Randy Arozarena also made notable contributions with a .500 batting average and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.1 over four at-bats, demonstrating his ability to get on base effectively.
On the pitching side, Bryce Miller delivered a solid start for the Mariners with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.263 over more than six innings pitched, striking out opponents at a rate of 8.523 per nine innings while maintaining an on-base percentage (OBP) allowed of .280. Austin Voth from the bullpen contributed flawlessly with an ERA of 0.0 and striking out batters at an impressive rate of 13.5 per nine innings pitched.
The White Sox managed seven hits but were hindered by two errors that contributed to their defeat. Despite these challenges, they showed resilience in scoring runs during the seventh inning but ultimately could not overcome Seattle's lead.
Looking ahead, the Mariners are set to face off against the Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on July 29th at 7:10 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game broadcasted on ROOT Sports NW, where Seattle aims to continue their winning momentum into this next match-up.