September 23 - Rookie Evan Carter slugged a three-run homer and Corey Seager hit a solo shot to help the Texas Rangers notch an 8-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Arlington, Texas.
Mitch Garver contributed a two-run single as Texas (85-68) moved into first place in the American League West by a half-game over the Houston Astros (85-69) and a full game over the Mariners (84-69).
Cal Raleigh crushed a three-run homer for the Mariners, who fell to 1-6 against the Rangers this season.
Friday's contest was the first of seven meetings in 10 games between the Rangers and Mariners to end the season.
Eugenio Suarez hit a two-out single in the ninth to bring the Mariners within 8-5 before Jarred Kelenic walked to load the bases.
Persons:
Evan Carter slugged, Corey Seager, Mitch Garver, Cal Raleigh, Eugenio Suarez, Jarred Kelenic, Aroldis Chapman, Ty France, Dane Dunning, Seattle's Bryce Miller, Seager, Jonah Heim, Leody Taveras, Carter, Nathaniel Lowe's, Heim, Tayler Saucedo, Trent Thornton, J.P . Crawford, Julio Rodriguez, Josh Rojas, Chris Stratton
Organizations:
Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, American League West, Houston Astros, Mariners, Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Texas, Seattle, Raleigh, Thomson
Locations:
Arlington , Texas, Texas, Seattle, Houston