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Crawford's Clutch Hit Seals 8-7 Mariners Victory
12 Apr
Summary
- Mariners rallied from a 7-2 deficit with five runs in the fifth.
- J.P. Crawford singled home the winning run in the ninth inning.
- Astros lost their sixth consecutive game, with Peña exiting early.
The Seattle Mariners secured a thrilling 8-7 victory over the reeling Houston Astros on Saturday night, driven by a remarkable ninth-inning rally. J.P. Crawford was the hero, delivering a walk-off single that scored the winning run after the Astros intentionally loaded the bases.
Earlier in the game, the Mariners had mounted a significant comeback, scoring five runs in the fifth inning after trailing by a score of 7-2. Key contributions came from Cal Raleigh, who homered and had three RBIs, and Julio Rodríguez, who tied the game with a two-run homer.
The Astros, meanwhile, suffered their sixth consecutive loss. Despite strong performances from Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa, they were unable to hold their lead and stranded 13 runners throughout the game. The team also faced adversity with the early exit of shortstop Jeremy Peña due to a knee issue.
