SEATTLE — Facing what seemed like a certain loss and another prolonged skid, the Mariners rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Monday when Luke Raley hit a three-run homer off rookie JR Ritchie in the sixth and J.P. Crawford followed with a two-run, go-ahead shot off reliever Tyler Kinley. Raley's blast ended Ritchie's outing and gave Seattle life; Crawford's homer put the Mariners ahead for good. Seattle's bullpen, missing Gabe Speier and Matt Brash, secured the win as Jose A. Ferrer, Eduard Bazardo and Andres Muñoz combined to cover the final three innings. Logan Gilbert worked six innings, allowing four runs on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts, and he served up three solo homers in the top of the sixth to Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson and Austin Riley. Earlier, Atlanta loaded the bases in the fifth after a hit batter and two walks, but Josh Naylor grounded out to first to end the threat. Raley had entered the game with just two hits in 32 recent plate appearances and 13 strikeouts; after a walk and a flyout he swung at a 1-1 curveball and drove it into the right-field seats. Ritchie, who had walked four of his last five hitters, exited to an ovation from family and friends.
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This game shows the Mariners' grit. Down four runs, they rallied back to win. It's a lesson in perseverance. If you're a baseball fan, it's a reminder: never count a team out.
The Braves and Mariners are showing their strengths and weaknesses. Both teams have power hitters and reliable relievers. But they also have areas to improve. Keep an eye on how they adjust in future games. Worth forwarding if you know a baseball fan who loves a good comeback story.
Braves slugger Matt Olson and Atlanta's late-inning relievers benefited from Tuesday’s go-ahead home run and effective bullpen work, which gave the Braves a series split and momentum heading into subsequent games.
The Mariners suffered bullpen strain and lost a late lead on Tuesday despite Monday’s comeback, increasing short-term pressure on Seattle’s pitching staff and managerial decisions.
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