Mariners Make Waves in Goodyear: Reds Left Reeling After Ninth-Inning Surge

The Seattle Mariners improved their preseason record to 2-1 with a commanding 14-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark. The game, attended by 6,788 fans, saw the M’s capitalize on a late offensive explosion to secure the win. The Reds, now at 0-2 for the season, struggled to contain Seattle's relentless batting lineup.

First Inning

The Mariners set an early tone with Julio Rodríguez leading off and contributing significantly throughout the game. Seattle managed to score their first run in this inning with three hits setting up a promising start against Cincinnati's pitching staff.

Second Inning

Despite being held scoreless in this frame, Seattle maintained pressure on Cincinnati's defense. However, it was during this inning that the Big Red Machine found their rhythm and scored five runs off six hits against Mariners' starter Robinson Ortiz.

Fourth Inning

Seattle clawed back into contention by adding another run through disciplined batting and strategic base running. Meanwhile, Domingo González took over pitching duties for M’s and stabilized their defense after Ortiz's challenging start.

Fifth Inning

A pivotal moment came as Mariners vs Reds turning point unfolded when they scored three runs from three hits. This surge was crucial in narrowing Cincinnati’s lead and showcased Randy Arozarena’s prowess at bat.

Seventh Inning

With two more runs added to their tally through effective hitting strategies led by Dominic Canzone and Luke Raley, Emerald City continued chipping away at Cincinnati’s advantage while maintaining defensive solidity courtesy of Casey Legumina on the mound.

Ninth Inning

The final innings were where Seattle truly shone; six runs from five hits sealed an emphatic comeback victory for them. Jhonathan Díaz played a key role in keeping Reds' offense quiet during these crucial moments which allowed his team ample opportunity to mount such an impressive rally.

In post-game comments reflecting on this remarkable performance dubbed as one of many memorable Mariners vs Reds highlights so far this season; Mariners coach Scott Servais expressed satisfaction but emphasized areas needing improvement before facing Los Angeles Dodgers next week: "We showed resilience today but must tighten up our early innings."

Fans can catch all upcoming action when Seattle travels again - facing Dodgers at Camelback Ranch located Phoenix Arizona scheduled February 23rd starting time set around afternoon hours (3:05 PM EDT). Tune into SportsNet LA network coverage available nationwide!

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