Arozarena homers as Mariners snap five-game losing skid
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SEATTLE — Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season Friday night, a 426-foot two-run shot off Houston reliever Ryan Weiss, and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 9-6 at T-Mobile Park, snapping a five-game losing streak and producing their most runs since the recent road trip.
SEATTLE — Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season Friday night, a 426-foot two-run shot off Houston reliever Ryan Weiss, and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 9-6 at T-Mobile Park, snapping a five-game losing streak and producing their most runs since the recent road trip.
The victory included a four-run seventh inning highlighted by a run-scoring double from Dominic Canzone and an RBI single from J.P. Crawford, who recorded his first RBI of the season after starting injured; the crowd of 44,468 reacted loudly Friday, and Houston dropped its fifth straight game while the series continued this weekend.
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Timeline
- 1. Mariners entered the series after a 1-5 road trip and minimal recent offense.
- 2. Prior to Friday, Seattle had scored three runs across their previous three games and held a .184 batting average.
- 3. On Friday, Randy Arozarena hit a 426-foot two-run home run and recorded three RBIs.
- 4. Seattle produced a four-run seventh inning, including contributions from Dominic Canzone and J.P. Crawford.
- 5. The Mariners beat the Astros 9-6, snapping a five-game losing streak while Houston dropped its fifth straight game.
Why it matters
If you're a Mariners fan, this is a sigh of relief. The team's offense is finally showing life after a rough patch. It's a reminder that in baseball, fortunes can turn quickly. Keep an eye on Arozarena and Crawford - their performances could be key to the Mariners' success this season.
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