Revenge games against your former teams are always fun, just ask Nelson Cruz.
The Seattle Mariners rally from being down 10-6 in the 7th by scoring 5 runs in the next 2 innings, capped by a walk-off game winning single by Cruz in the bottom of the 9th to win 11-10.
Mariners 5-7, needed all of Cruz’s power and production today. Cruz delivered his second multi-home run game of the season and leads the majors with 8.
After a disappointing road trip versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, some home cooking was in order as they returned to Safeco Field. The Mariners’ bats were out this afternoon who bailed starter James Paxton after giving up 7 earned runs was after the 2nd inning.
The Mariners win the series 2-1 versus the Texas Rangers, and will host the Houston Astros Monday night.