
Game 107: Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox
On a day that the teams pulled the trigger on a "blockbuster" trade deal, the visiting Seattle Mariners (48-61) used a 4-run 9th inning to pull away with the 7 to 1 victory over the Boston Red Sox (59-48).
The Mariners turned to Emerson Hancock for the start. While he did not record a decision, he kept his team in the mix with 4 2/3 innings in which he allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 3; Game Score 53. Former Boston relief pitcher Brennan Bernardino (1-1) picked up the win with his 2 1/3 innings of scoreless, hitless ball. Gregory Santos (SV 2) recorded the save with his 2 innings of scoreless ball in which he struck out 4 while permitting 1 hit. Leading the way at the plate were Ty France (3 for 4, Homerun, 2 Runs, 2 RBI), Julio Rodriguez (2 for 4, Double, Triple, 2 Runs, RBI, Walk, Stolen Base), and Luke Raley (1 for 4, Double, Run, 2 RBI, Walk).
Tanner Houck (11-8) was tagged with the loss after allowing 3 earned runs on 7 hits, 4 walks, and 1 wild pitch while striking out 11 in 8 innings of work; Game Score 63. Lasting just 1/3 of an inning, Ryne Stanek (who came over in the Bernardino deal) was again terrible; this time allowing 4 earned runs on 3 hits and 2 walks to see his ERA bloom to 7.11 on the season. Joely Rodriguez covered the final 2/3 innings in a scoreless, hitless relief appearance. Boston's limited offense was generated by Masataka Yoshida (2 for 3, Triple, Run, Walk) and Jarren Duran (1 for 3, Double, Walk).
Player of the Game: Ty France
AL East Standings: 1st Place, 2 1/2 Game Lead
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