Mariners Star Randy Arozarena Made MLB History Against Athletics originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite their loss to the Athletics on Tuesday, not all went badly for the Seattle Mariners, who are currently one game ahead of the Texas Rangers for the third AL Wild Card spot.

The Mariners are Seattle-bound to start off their series with the Texas Rangers, fresh off the acquisition of third baseman Eugenio Suárez, a former Mariner who’s currently ranked fifth in home runs.

Miguel Andujar hit two home runs, Jeffrey Springs pitched six solid innings and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4.

Miguel Andujar hit two home runs, Jeffrey Springs pitched six solid innings and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Wednesday night.

In the sixth, with it still a game at 3-0, the Rangers threatened a two-out rally with a single by Seager and a double to the wall by Marcus Semien. Seager, a below-average runner, was held up at third. And stranded there when Adolis García struck out.

The Rangers (-116 on the moneyline) square off against the Mariners (-102) in a projected close contest. The scheduled starters are Jack Leiter (7-6) for the Texas Rangers, and Logan Gilbert (3-4) for the Seattle Mariners.

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