Randy Arozarena homers in 10th to send Mariners to wild victory over Orioles
The Seattle Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Rookie right-hander Nick Davila earned his first major-league save in the Mariners' 6-5 extra-inning win over the Orioles, despite being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma just hours earlier and missing his anniversary dinner plans.
- The Mariners' infielders Ryan Bliss and Patrick Wisdom played crucial defensive roles, making key outs and throws that helped preserve the lead in the late innings.
- Logan Gilbert pitched six strong innings, but the bullpen was heavily taxed, leaving Davila as the only viable option to close the game after José A. Ferrer blew a save in the ninth.
- Davila navigated a tense 10th inning, overcoming a hit batsman and a two-strike single while benefiting from stellar defensive plays by Bliss and Wisdom to secure the win.
- The Mariners improved to 36-32 with this unpredictable victory, highlighting their resilience amid injuries and bullpen challenges.