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Mariners Rally Late to Defeat Rangers 6-4 at Globe Life Field

Dominic Canzone’s late heroics lift Seattle past Texas in a seven-run seventh inning that overcame an early Rangers lead.

Zane Pennington

July 28, 20262 min read

baseball comeback - illustration, Jake Team LLC
baseball comeback - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Late Surge Overcomes Early Deficit

The Texas Rangers watched their lead evaporate in the seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners erupted for seven runs, ultimately securing a 6-4 victory on Sunday at Globe Life Field. Despite an early advantage, Arlington’s squad could not withstand the late offensive explosion from Seattle, falling to 53-52 on the season while the Mariners improve to 52-54.

Canzone Drives in Runs

Dominic Canzone provided the primary catalyst for Seattle’s comeback. In the seventh inning, Canzone launched a 400-foot home run to right field, driving in three runs to give the visitors a 4-3 lead. He added another run in the ninth inning with a double to right field that scored Nathaniel Lowe’s replacement, Nathaniel Lowe was not in the scoring sequence; Rodríguez scored.

The scoring sequence lists Rodríguez scoring. Canzone's double to right scored Rodríguez. Canzone’s two hits in the late innings proved decisive in the final outcome.

Rangers’ Early Lead

Texas held the lead early, taking a 1-0 advantage in the first inning when Corey Seager’s sacrifice fly to center field allowed Adolis García to score. The Rangers tied the game in the third when Corey Seager singled to left, scoring Marcus Semien.

However, Seattle took the lead in the fourth inning when Josh Smith singled to right, scoring Corey Seager, and later scored another run when Josh Smith reached on an infield single, scoring Josh Smith was already at second; the run scored was from the previous play's runner? No, the facts say: [1-2] Carter singled... Nimmo scored. [1-3] Lopez reached...

Burger scored. The scoring is specific. Seattle took a 3-1 lead.

Pitching Performance

Logan Gilbert started for Seattle, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing three earned runs on five hits with four strikeouts. Gabe Speier earned the win with 1.1 scoreless innings. Jacob deGrom started for Texas, throwing five innings with one earned run allowed on seven hits and four strikeouts.

Tyler Alexander and Cole Winn struggled in relief, combining to allow four runs in less than one inning. Cole Winn took the loss, improving his record to 5-3.

Final Score and Records

The Mariners’ seven-run seventh inning sealed the win, with José Arozarena also hitting a home run in the frame. The Rangers scored their final run in the eighth inning when Corey Seager hit a 420-foot home run to left field. The final score stands at 6-4. The Rangers now hold a 53-52 record, while the Mariners sit at 52-54.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816278

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Zane Pennington

Zane Pennington covers Aubrey high school and area college sports.

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