Sun Jun 15 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Mariners Claw Back to .500 with Resurgent Offense in Victory Over Guardians

**Seattle, WA** – The Seattle Mariners snapped a six-game road trip slump and returned to a .500 record Friday night with a decisive 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. A four-run seventh-inning rally, fueled by clutch hitting and aggressive baserunning, propelled the Mariners to their most productive home game of the season.

After falling behind 2-0 early, thanks to solo home runs from Cleveland’s Nolan Jones and Steven Kwan, the Mariners’ offense exploded, racking up 16 hits. Rowdy Tellez and Jorge Polanco each contributed home runs, while Randy Arozarena and Dominic Canzone delivered key RBIs with runners in scoring position in the pivotal seventh.

“We knew it was just a matter of time, and tonight was the night to bust it open,” said Mariners manager Dan Wilson.

Starting pitcher Luis Castillo delivered a strong performance, allowing just two runs over six innings with a season-high seven strikeouts. He benefited from solid defense, including two double plays turned by the infield. Castillo said, “It’s not how you start until you finish… It was all about going out there and battling and that’s what we did.”

The Mariners (34-34) showcased their intended team identity, combining strong pitching, solid defense, aggressive baserunning, and clutch hitting. The decisive seventh inning began with a Cal Raleigh walk followed by a Polanco double. Arozarena’s single drove in Raleigh for the go-ahead run, followed by Canzone’s two-RBI single and a run-scoring double from rookie Cole Young.

J.P. Crawford continued his hot streak with three hits. Manager Stephen Vogt reported that Cleveland reliever Cade Smith was fortunately unharmed after a line drive off Tellez’s bat hit the bill of his hat.

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