SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — Cal Raleigh wasted no time putting Seattle in front, launching a two-run homer in the first inning that set the tone for a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The win completed a three-game sweep and brought the Mariners back to .500 at 8-8.
Logan Gilbert (1-1) held Texas in check over five innings, giving up just a solo homer to Dustin Harris in the second. He struck out seven, walked one, and allowed only three hits.
Nathan Eovaldi (1-2) couldn’t make it through the sixth. After a Julio Rodríguez single and a defensive error, Eovaldi hit two batters — including Raleigh — to force in a run and was lifted.
Seattle’s bullpen slammed the door, with Gabe Speier, Carlos Vargas, and Trent Thornton each working a perfect inning. Andrés Muñoz wrapped it up in the ninth for his sixth save, keeping his ERA at 0.00 through eight innings.
Next Up:
The Rangers return home to face the Angels, who are set to start Yusei Kikuchi (0-2, 5.00 ERA).
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