Julio Rodríguez’s grand slam and Luis Castillo’s sharp pitching pushed the Seattle Mariners to a 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. That’s four straight victories for Seattle.
Castillo impressed, giving up just three hits and striking out five over seven innings. The White Sox, despite a solid outing from Davis Martin, dropped their fifth game in a row.
Julio Rodríguez’s Grand Slam Ignites Mariners’ Offense
Rodríguez blasted a grand slam in the eighth inning, breaking the game open. It was his second career grand slam, and the timing couldn’t have been better with the game still close.
His swing sent the ball flying and brought in four runs, lighting up the Mariners’ dugout. You could feel the energy shift after that hit.
Rodríguez’s Impact on the Game
Rodríguez didn’t just show off his power—he came through when it mattered most. He’s been clutch lately, and that grand slam really drove the point home.
The Mariners’ lineup has been deep during this winning streak. Rodríguez’s big moment just highlighted that even more.
Luis Castillo’s Masterful Performance
Luis Castillo looked locked in, pitching seven innings of almost spotless baseball. He allowed only three hits and struck out five, with no walks at all.
This win was Castillo’s first since April 26. He now has a 2-0 record and a 1.71 ERA against the White Sox in his career.
Castillo’s Command and Control
Castillo retired the last 14 batters he faced. Out of his 94 pitches, 64 were strikes, showing just how in control he was.
White Sox hitters never seemed to settle in against him. His efficiency on the mound set the tone for the whole game.
White Sox’s Struggles Continue
The White Sox just can’t seem to catch a break. Even with Davis Martin going a career-high 7 1/3 innings and giving up only four hits, they couldn’t take advantage.
Missed Opportunities for the White Sox
Chicago had chances but couldn’t make them count. In the second, Joshua Palacios doubled and reached third, but Austin Slater struck out and Josh Rojas flied out, stranding him there.
Later, in the seventh, Randy Arozarena made a diving catch that robbed Andrew Vaughn of what could’ve been a big hit. That hurt Chicago’s hopes of a comeback.
Key Moments and Statistics
The Mariners scored first in the third inning with three straight two-out singles. Ben Williamson came home on Jorge Polanco’s grounder into right field.
Polanco has always played well against the White Sox. He’s hitting .273 with 24 homers and 73 RBIs in 101 career games against them.
Defensive Highlights
Randy Arozarena’s diving catch in the seventh stood out. Even after a White Sox challenge, the play was upheld.
That catch kept the Mariners in control and showed off their defense. Moments like that can really swing a game.
Looking Ahead
The Mariners are now 23-11 since April 9. Their pitching, timely hitting, and defense have all come together lately.
They’ll try to keep this streak alive as the series with the White Sox continues. Momentum’s on their side, but baseball always finds a way to surprise you.
Upcoming Pitching Matchup
In the next game, Bryse Wilson (0-2, 6.00 ERA) will take the mound for the White Sox. The Mariners still haven’t named their starter yet.
They’re probably hoping to keep up their strong pitching. The White Sox, meanwhile, just want to snap this rough losing streak.
This matchup feels important for both squads. The Mariners want to hold their spot at the top of the AL West, and Chicago’s just searching for a little momentum.
For more details on the game and upcoming matchups, check out the official recap.
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