Seattle Makes the Middle of the Race Look Different

The Mariners beat the Reds 8-0 on July 20 at T-Mobile Park.

George Kirby set the tone with six scoreless innings, keeping Cincinnati off the board while Seattle waited for the offense to break through.

The game opened up in the seventh. After Seattle stretched the lead to 3-0, Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam to left-center and turned the night into a rout.

Raleigh finished with five RBI, and Victor Robles went 4-for-4 with two runs scored.

8-0
Final score, Mariners over Reds.

56.4%
Seattle's latest BaseChaser playoff odds.

+5.8
Seattle's movement in percentage points.

What It Means

The Mariners improved to 51-50 and extended their winning streak to three games.

BaseChaser lists Seattle at 56.4% to make the playoffs, up 5.8 percentage points.

Seattle is moving into stronger position in the crowded middle of the playoff race.

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