Mariners' Rally in Mesa: A Close Contest at Hohokam Stadium

In a closely contested preseason game at Hohokam Stadium, the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics showcased their skills in what turned out to be a nail-biter of a match. The Mariners, despite a valiant effort, fell short with a final score of 6-7 against the Athletics. This outcome brings the Mariners' preseason record to 7-17, while the Athletics improved to 13-12.

Key Performances on Both Sides

The game was characterized by significant contributions from players on both teams. The Mariners' offense was led by Lucas Raley and Austin Shenton. Raley had an impressive performance, hitting .667 with an OPS of 2.083 and driving in one run over three at-bats. Shenton also stood out by batting .500 and reaching base with an OBP of .750 over his appearances at the plate.

On the pitching side for Seattle, Brandyn Garcia delivered a noteworthy performance despite not allowing any runs; his WHIP soared to 6.0 due to control issues that resulted in a high on-base percentage (.750) against him.

The Athletics demonstrated strong batting throughout the game, accumulating 14 hits which contributed significantly to their victory. Their scoring was spread across multiple innings, peaking with three runs in the fourth inning that set them up for success.

Mariners’ Efforts and Upcoming Challenges

Despite falling behind early in the game due to errors and missed opportunities—the Mariners committed two errors—Seattle showed resilience by rallying late in the contest. Their scoring efforts were highlighted during critical moments such as when they managed two runs each in both fourth and eighth innings before adding another run in ninth inning's last-ditch attempt for victory.

Looking ahead, Seattle aims to bounce back from this narrow defeat as they prepare for their next challenge against Milwaukee Brewers at Peoria Sports Complex on March 18th at 4:10 PM EDT. Fans can look forward to catching this upcoming game live as it promises another exciting matchup for baseball enthusiasts.

As we continue through preseason play towards Opening Day, keep an eye on how these performances might shape roster decisions and player roles moving forward into regular season action.

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