The Seattle Mariners, after winning three out of four against the Chicago White Sox, (Monday 6/10 – Thursday 6/13) and sweeping the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers, (Friday 6/14 – Sunday 6/16) hold a nine-game lead in the American League West. It’s the largest division lead in the MLB, and Seattle’s largest division lead since 2001, when the Mariners won 116 games in total.
Here’s a game-by-game stat breakdown over the last week for the five of six victories.
Monday 6/10 vs. CWS (W, 8-4)
- Julio Rodriguez: 2-5
- Mitch Haniger: 2-3, 2 RBI
- Luke Raley: 2-4, 2 RBI
- Cal Raleigh: 4 RBI, GW GS
- Logan Gilbert: 6.2 IP, 3 ER, 8 K
- Ryne Stanek: 1.0 IP, 3 K
Cal Raleigh's Game-Winning Walk-Off Grand Slam against Chicago Monday night.Photo: Steph Chambers / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
Tuesday 6/11 vs. CWS (W, 4-3)
- Cal Raleigh: 2-4, 3 RBI
- Mitch Garver: 1-4, RBI
- Ryne Stanek: S (5)
Wednesday 6/12 vs. CWS (W, 2-1)
- Dominic Canzone: 2-3
- Luke Raley: 1-4, R, RBI
- Mitch Haniger: PH GW RBI
- Bryce Miller: 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 8 K
Friday 6/14 vs. TEX (W, 3-2)
- Mitch Haniger: 2-4
- Mitch Garver: 1-2, HR, 2 RBI
- Luis Castillo: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K
- Andres Munoz: 1.0 IP, 3 K
- Ryne Stanek: S (6)
Saturday 6/15 vs. TEX (W, 7-5)
- Josh Rojas: 2-3, HR, 3 RBI
- Julio Rodriguez: 2-5, HR, 2 RBI
- Dominic Canzone: 2-4, RBI
- George Kirby: 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K
Moments after Julio Rodriguez's two-run home run against Texas Saturday evening.Photo: Steph Chambers / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
Sunday 6/16 vs. TEX (W, 5-0)
- Tyler Locklear: HR, RBI
- Logan Gilbert: 8.0 IP, 9 K
Seattle left home, and find themselves in Cleveland, Ohio as the American League Central-leading Guardians will play host to the M’s beginning Tuesday through Thursday.
Prior to Tuesday’s contest, 1B Ty France was reinstated (heel) from the Injured List. Catcher Seby Zavala was designated for assignment.
On Saturday, RHP Gregory Santos (60-day IL – Lat) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session. He mixed in all of his pitches. He’ll likely be cleared to face hitters in live BP sometime this week or next.
Cleveland is coming off of a series loss in Toronto. They hold a five-game lead in the American League Central over the Kansas City Royals.
Pitching probables for SEA @ CLE:
- Tuesday 6/18, 3:40 PM PT – RHP Bryce Miller (5-5, 3.48 ERA) vs. RHP Triston McKenzie (3-3, 4.10 ERA)
- Wednesday 6/19, 3:40 PM PT – RHP Bryan Woo (3-0, 1.07 ERA) vs. RHP Tanner Bibee (4-2, 3.94 ERA)
- Thursday 6/20, 10:10 AM PT – RHP Luis Castillo (6-7, 3.32 ERA) vs. LHP Logan Allen (7-3, 5.30 ERA)
American League West standings as of 3:00 PM PT Tuesday 6/18:
- Seattle Mariners (43-31), -- GB
- Houston Astros (33-39), 9.0 GB
- Texas Rangers (33-39), 9.0 GB
- Los Angeles Angels (29-43), 11.0 GB
- Oakland Athletics (26-48), 17.0 GB