Mariners' Donovan Solano Hits Two Homers in 14-6 Win Over Cubs

Donovan Solano has been a key contributor for the Seattle Mariners recently, highlighted by a strong performance with two home runs and five RBIs in a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs. After a slow start to the season, Solano has significantly improved his batting, hitting .440 with an OPS of .600 since June and maintaining a .400 average over the past 12 games. Manager Dan Wilson has adjusted the Mariners' lineup to capitalize on Solano's hot streak, playing him at first base and preferring him against right-handed pitchers, where Solano has a .286 average and .768 OPS compared to his struggles against lefties. Despite sharing time with Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone in the outfield and first base roles, Solano's recent performance has solidified his spot in the lineup. His veteran presence and recent surge at the plate provide the Mariners with valuable offensive production as they continue to mix and match their roster. Overall, Solano's turnaround has been a bright spot for Seattle amid lineup adjustments and competition for playing time.