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Emerson's Homer Powers Mariners Past White Sox
20 May
Summary
- Colt Emerson hit a three-run homer for his first MLB hit.
- Bryan Woo pitched six shutout innings, striking out eight batters.
- Julio Rodríguez hit a solo shot, putting the Mariners ahead early.
The Seattle Mariners halted a three-game skid with a decisive 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Prospect Colt Emerson provided a highlight with a three-run home run, marking his first major league hit.
Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo (4-2) was dominant, tossing six scoreless innings. He allowed only three hits and two walks while striking out eight batters, retiring the final 11 hitters he faced.
Seattle took the lead in the first inning when Julio Rodríguez hit his eighth home run of the season, a solo shot. The Mariners extended their lead in the third inning after Jhonny Pereda was hit by a pitch and scored on a double by Randy Arozarena.
Emerson, who recently signed a significant contract, connected for his impactful home run in the eighth inning. The Mariners added to their lead in the sixth when Arozarena doubled and scored on a single by Josh Naylor.
