MLB wrap: Mariners score 9 runs against White Sox, continue to hold best record in baseball

Alexis Mansanarez

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The Mariners are having a lot of fun as the team with MLB's best record.

Seattle beat Chicago 9-2 and recorded the team's eighth win of the season. It pushed the M's to 8-2, one win out in front of the Dodgers and Brewers in the National League.

The team's offense has been hot as of late, and that was no exception Saturday. All nine of the Mariners' starting position players reached base and Seattle's nine runs marked its ninth game scoring five or more runs.

“It’s been a pretty amazing start,” Jay Bruce said, via the Seattle Times. “Guys are really hitting the ball well, using the whole field, driving in runs and just getting on base. It’s been a pretty dangerous lineup so far.”

Bruce finished the day 2 for 5 at the plate with both hits being home runs. Mitch Haniger, Ryon Healy, Gordon Beckham and Domingo Santana also pitched in with runs.

Veteran pitcher Mike Leake was awarded the win in his second start of the season. He spent 6 1/3 innings on the mound, allowing nine hits while striking out six.

Lucas Giolito was tagged with the loss. 

The White Sox's only runs came in the fourth and seventh innings from home runs by José Abreu and Tim Anderson. It was the team's fourth loss of the season.

Studs of the Night

Hello to you too, Mike Trout. The Angels star extended his home run streak to three games with a 458-foot grand slam. It was his longest homer at Angel Stadium in the Statcast era and passed teammate Albert Pujols (654) for third-most RBIs in franchise history (658).

Carlos Carrasco struck out 12 on the way to Cleveland's 7-2 victory over Toronto. The pitcher was given the win to move to 1-1 on the season. It was his most K's since facing the Blue Jays last season on Sept. 7 when he recorded 14. 

The Astros shut out the Athletics behind the arm of Wade Miley and the bats of Yuli Gurriel, George Springer, Michael Brantley and Robinson Chirinos. Springer, Brantley and Chirinos all homered in Houston's 6-0 win.

Duds of the Night

The Braves recorded six hits against the Marlins, but brought in just a pair of runs in the 4-2 loss. Nick Markakis, who is batting .333 in the last seven days with five RBIs, was 0 for 5 at the plate. Ronald Acuña Jr. also had a forgettable performance, going 0 for 4.

Highlights

He can hit and now, he can fly? Yasiel Puig impressed with a diving catch against the Pirates.

Manny Machado seems to be enjoying his time as a Padre. He recorded his second home run with San Diego in its 6-4 win over St. Louis.

Kevin Newman sent his teammates and Pirates fans into a frenzy with a walkoff double to score Francisco Cervelli. They beat the Reds, 6-5.

Clint Frazier's first home run since July 28, 2017 came via a three-run bomb in the Yankees' 6-4 win against the Orioles.

What's Next?

Cubs (2-6) at Brewers (7-2), 2:10 p.m. ET — They did it! The Cubs got their first win since their season opener. The victory came with a whopping 14 runs against the Brewers. The two will play the rubber match Sunday and it should be another good offensive outing for whoever wins. In the teams' first game, Milwaukee recorded double-digit runs to hold off Chicago 13-10. The Cubs responded once, will they be able to do it again?

 

Alexis Mansanarez