By Field Level Media
Aug 25 (Field Level Media) - Cal Raleigh became the first Seattle Mariners player to hit three home runs in a game at T-Mobile Park, giving the hosts a 9-2 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
The last Seattle player to hit three homers at home was Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez, who did so May 18, 1999, at the Kingdome. The team moved across the street into its new stadium later that summer.
Julio Rodriguez and Cole Young also went deep for the Mariners, who
won for the third time in four games. Logan Gilbert (11-7) permitted two runs on five hits in five innings.
J.T. Realmuto homered for the Phillies, who had a nine-game winning streak snapped. Zack Wheeler (10-5) was tagged for eight runs on nine hits in four-plus innings.
Red Sox 4, Marlins 2
Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead triple in the top of the ninth inning as visiting Boston rallied to defeat Miami for its fourth straight win.
In a game in which "Let's go Red Sox" chants could be heard into the ninth inning, Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his 30th save. The Red Sox threw out two Marlins runners at the plate, on throws by first baseman Willson Contreras in the seventh and by reliever Erik Miller (3-0) in the eighth.
Miami starter Sandy Alcantara recorded his sixth straight quality start, going seven innings and allowing just one run, but he did not factor into the decision. Otto Lopez had two hits and an RBI.
Guardians 4, Angels 2
Austin Hedges slammed a two-run homer and Parker Messick went six strong innings to lead Cleveland past host Los Angeles in Anaheim, Calif.
Steven Kwan had two hits and scored a run for the Guardians, who have won five in a row. Messick (10-8) allowed one run on three hits.
Angels starter George Klassen (2-2) gave up three runs (two earned) and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Josh Lowe had two hits for Los Angeles, which has lost three of four.
Twins 9, Athletics 6
Ryan Kreidler homered and Zebby Matthews tossed seven innings of one-run ball as Minnesota opened a three-game series against the Athletics with a win in West Sacramento, Calif.
Josh Bell drove in three runs and Kaelen Culpepper had a career-high four hits for the Twins, who tallied 16 hits and snapped a three-game losing streak. Byron Buxton added three hits and four runs.
The Athletics trailed 9-2 before scoring four runs with two outs in the ninth before Andrew Morris replaced Yoendrys Gomez on the mound and retired Tommy White for his fourth save. Matthews (8-8) won his fourth straight start.
Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 0
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers in a three-run sixth, Kevin Gausman threw seven scoreless innings, and Chicago beat Arizona in Phoenix.
Conforto, who also doubled and singled, has homered in two straight games. The Cubs have 12 homers in the past four games. Gausman (7-11) gave up three hits, all singles. Ian Happ and rookie Pedro Ramirez each had two hits and an RBI for the Cubs, who have won two straight.
Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (8-12) allowed three runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Pirates 3, Padres 2 (12 innings)
Nick Gonzales' RBI single in the top of the 12th inning lifted visiting Pittsburgh to a win over San Diego.
Gonzales' bouncer up the middle scored Jared Triolo, the automatic runner at second. The hit made a winner of Kirby Yates (2-5), who escaped a one-out bases-loaded situation in the 11th, and hung a loss on Jeremiah Estrada (2-3).
The Pirates ended a three-game skid while stopping the Padres' three-game winning streak. Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft worked six innings, allowing four hits and a run. San Diego's Robbie Ray permitted five hits and two runs in 5 1/3 innings.
Giants 5, Reds 0
Rafael Devers blasted a three-run home run and five San Francisco relievers shined after injured starter Carson Whisenhunt exited, completing a five-hitter as the Giants blanked visiting Cincinnati.
Drew Gilbert doubled twice and scored a pair of runs for the Giants, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Whisenhunt left in the third inning due to forearm pain. Jason Foley (1-1) fanned three of the four batters he faced for the win.
Reds ace Chase Burns (14-3) lasted 3 2/3 innings and allowed season-high-tying totals of five runs and nine hits. Tyler Stephenson collected two hits as Cincinnati lost for the third time in four outings on a nine-game trip.
Rays 4, Tigers 1
Jonathan Aranda drove in two runs, including a solo homer, and Drew Rasmussen pitched six strong innings as Tampa Bay beat host Detroit, handing the Tigers their sixth straight loss.
Rasmussen (14-5) won his seventh consecutive start since the All-Star break, limiting the Tigers to one run and three hits while striking out five. Garrett Cleavinger, Manuel Rodriguez and Bryan Baker each tossed an inning of scoreless relief, with Baker recording his 38th save.
Chandler Simpson had two hits and drove in a run for the Rays, who extended their lead in the American League East to 3 1/2 games over the idle New York Yankees. Framber Valdez (8-9) gave up all four Tampa Bay runs, three earned, on eight hits in six innings and failed to record a strikeout.
Nationals 13, Rockies 3
Daylen Lile had three hits, including a three-run homer, and five RBIs, Cade Cavalli turned in six solid innings and host Washington snapped a four-game losing streak with a rout of Colorado.
Jorbit Vivas had three hits and drove in two runs for the Nationals, who had lost eight of nine. Cavalli (12-5) gave up two runs on five hits. He struck out seven and walked one. Cavalli has given up three earned runs or fewer in 14 consecutive starts.
Willi Castro and Ezequiel Tovar homered for the Rockies, who have lost seven straight. Rockies starter Ryan Feltner (5-8) gave up seven runs (five earned) on six hits over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked four.
Rangers 11, White Sox 2
Corey Seager went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each homered while collecting two hits and two RBIs, boosting visiting Texas to a victory against Chicago.
Kumar Rocker pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the Rangers romped past the American League Central-leading White Sox to take a half-game lead on the idle Houston Astros atop the AL West. Texas scored in five of its first six times at bat, providing ample support for Rocker, who picked up his first victory since July 27. Rocker (5-10) spaced two runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tristan Peters reached Rocker for a two-run homer in the bottom of the second to pull the White Sox within 3-2. Chicago right-hander Jose Urquidy (2-2) yielded five runs and six hits in three innings with two hit batters.
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