Randy Arozarena's Walk-Off Lifts Mariners Over Rangers

Randy Arozarena delivered a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers. This marked Arozarena's fourth career walk-off hit and his first with the Mariners since his mid-season trade from the Tampa Bay Rays. The win keeps the Mariners in contention for the playoffs, as they are now 2.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the final American League wild card spot and 4.5 games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West. Arozarena's performance, while clutch, comes amid concerns about his overall batting average, which has been around .220 for the season. Seattle manager Dan Wilson praised the team's effort and energy during the game, highlighting the significance of Arozarena's clutch hit in a must-win situation. The Mariners have now won three out of four games in their series against Texas, improving their record to 76-73.