Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics - News - September 19, 2023

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Zack Gelof - Productive in Wednesday's lossGelof went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Mariners.

ImpactHe took George Kirby deep in the fourth inning to get Oakland on the board, but Gelof's squad was already down 2-0 at that point. The rookie second baseman is batting .310 (22-for-71) in September as he puts the finishing touches on an impressive MLB debut that has seen him rack up 13 homers and 13 steals in just 59 games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Joey Estes - Hammered by M's in MLB debutEstes (0-1) took the loss Wednesday as the A's were downed 6-3 by the Mariners, surrendering six runs (five earned) on six hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over 4.2...

ImpactCalled up earlier in the day to make his big-league debut. Estes got a rude welcome from Seattle's hitters, as Dominic Canzone slugged a two-run shot off the 21-year-old righty in the second inning before Julio Rodriguez (hand) and Cal Raleigh launched back-to-back solo shots in the fifth. Estes could end up having an impact on the race for the AL West title even though he took the loss. however -- he hit two batters with pitches, including Rodriguez in the third inning, and the M's superstar was sent for precautionary X-rays after the game. The A's haven't yet indicated whether Estes will remain in the rotation for one more start next week before the season is over.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Justin Topa - Notches third saveTopa walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 6-3 win over the A's.

ImpactAndres Munoz handled the eighth inning in this one, leaving the ninth to Topa, and the 32-year-old came through with his first save since July 22. Topa's numbers have taken a bit of a step back in September, but he still has a solid 3.48 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB through 10.1 innings on the month while adding a win and a hold to Wednesday's save over 10 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

George Kirby - Collects 11th winKirby (11-10) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on eight hits over seven innings in a 6-3 victory over the A's. He struck out three without walking a batter.

ImpactThe right-hander did serve up a solo shot to Zack Gelof in the fourth inning and a two-run homer to Brent Rooker in the sixth, but otherwise Kirby allowed nothing but singles as he delivered his first quality start since he shut out the O's back on Aug. 12, and collected his first win since Aug. 5. With the Mariners in a dogfight for the AL West title, and not guaranteed a wild-card spot if they fall short, the team needs Kirby to continue this return to form to close out the season -- if he stays on turn, his final two regular-season starts would both come at home against the Astros and Rangers next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE

J-Rod's 100th RBI powers Mariners' sweep of A'sOAKLAND -- When Julio Rodríguez was struck on the left hand by a 93.2 mph four-seamer in the third inning of Wednesday afternoon's 6-3 Marin...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023•MLB.COM

Julio Rodríguez - Sent for X-rays on handRodriguez is undergoing precautionary X-rays after taking a pitch off his left hand in Wednesday's win at Oakland, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

ImpactRodriguez was struck by a Joey Estes fastball in the top of the third inning, but he was able to finish out the game in center field and even connected for his 29th home run of the year in the top of the fifth. There doesn't seem to be much concern.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Mariners keep pace with 6-3 win, series sweep over A'sDominic Canzone drove in a season-best four runs, George Kirby threw seven effective innings and the Seattle Mariners kept pace in the Ameri...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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