SEATTLE (AP) — Jorge Polanco and Mitch Haniger homered, and Seattle’s slumping offense produced a season high in runs as the Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 Monday night.
The Mariners had their highest scoring game since August 26, 2023, when they scored 13 times against the Kansas City Royals. Seattle entered Monday’s game batting .204.
“We put the bat on the ball, took our walks, we hit a couple of homers,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “Did everything you’re looking for this offseason to do.”
George Kirby (2-2) returned to form for Seattle, allowing two runs on five hits with six strikeouts and no walks in six innings. The 26-year-old right-hander had yielded 13 runs over his last 7 1/3 innings pitched.
“It’s a good step in the right direction,” Kirby said.
Polanco, acquired from the Minnesota Twins in the offseason, hit his second home run in two days. J.P. Crawford and Julio Rodríguez reached on walks by Frankie Montas, and Polanco followed with a shot that capped a three-run first inning for Seattle.
Verona confirms Serie A status for another year after beating Salernitana
HKSAR to hold 7th district council ordinary election on Dec. 10
Search continues in Maine as officer is charged with lying about taking missing person to hospital
Israeli, U.S. officials meet virtually on Rafah after Netanyahu scraps delegation to Washington
Messi in and Dybala out in Argentina squad for pre
Overseas experts hail Xi's notion of building modern Chinese civilization
Hamas says UNSC resolution demanding Gaza truce shows Israel's isolation
Reims and Rennes drop points in the French league chase for a European place
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement
Indian gov't steps in as Vistara airline cancels, delays flights