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Mariners Make Waves at Target Field, Drown Twins' Hopes

The Seattle Mariners showcased their prowess with a commanding performance against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Mariners improved their record to 40-37, while the Twins fell to 37-41. The final score was an impressive 11-2 in favor of the M’s.


Aug 13, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) celebrates after hitting an RBI-double against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

First Inning


The game began quietly for both teams, with neither side managing to score. The Mariners and Twins each recorded one hit but failed to capitalize on these opportunities.


Third Inning


The third inning marked a turning point for the Emerald City team. They exploded with six runs off six hits, including four home runs that left fans in awe. Luke Raley was instrumental during this inning, contributing significantly with his powerful swing and driving in three runs.


Sixth Inning


In response, the Twinkies managed to put two runs on the board during the sixth inning thanks to a couple of well-timed hits. However, this effort paled compared to Seattle's earlier offensive outburst.


Ninth Inning


As if not satisfied with their lead, the M’s added four more runs in the ninth inning from four hits. This late surge solidified their dominance over Minnesota and ensured there would be no comeback for the home team.


Throughout this encounter, Bryan Woo stood out on the mound for Seattle with an ERA of 3.0 and WHIP of 1.1667 over six innings pitched—his performance kept Minnesota's hitters largely at bay throughout his time pitching.


Despite some defensive errors from both sides—each team committing one error—the Mariners’ offense proved too overwhelming for Minnesota's defense as they racked up twelve hits overall compared to seven by their opponents.


For those wondering what went wrong for Mariners previously or seeking insights into how they turned things around so dramatically here: it seems clear that key players like Julio Rodríguez stepped up when needed most; he maintained an impressive .400 batting average alongside other teammates who also delivered under pressure situations throughout various innings played today!


Looking ahead: Fans can catch another exciting matchup between these two teams tomorrow night (June 24th) at Target Field starting promptly at 7:40 PM EDT broadcasted live via MNNT network channel available locally within Minneapolis area coverage zones nationwide too!


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