Josh Naylors late go-ahead double helps Mariners beat Cardinals 4-2

Josh Naylor's two-run double in the sixth inning propelled the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on September 8. The Cardinals initially held a 2-0 lead, courtesy of a home run from Alec Burleson in the fourth. The Mariners turned the game around in the sixth inning, scoring four runs, starting with Leo Rivas' nine-pitch walk. Following Rivas, Julio Rodríguez contributed an RBI single, setting the stage for Naylor's decisive hit.

Naylor also showcased his speed by stealing third base, later scoring on a sacrifice fly from Jorge Polanco. Mariners starter Bryan Woo improved his record to 13-7, while reliever Andrés Muñoz notched his 33rd save. With this win, Seattle raised its record to 17-6 since the All-Star break, highlighting their strong performance in the second half of the season. The Mariners are now positioned as a competitive force in the MLB, with momentum heading into their next game.