Raleigh hits 23rd homer and Arozarena gets winning hit in 9th to lift Mariners over Twins 2-1

On June 1, the Seattle Mariners triumphed over the Minnesota Twins 2-1, with Cal Raleigh hitting his major league-leading 23rd home run and Randy Arozarena providing the winning hit in the ninth inning. Arozarena's single brought home Julio Rodriguez, who had earlier reached base and advanced due to a throwing error. Luis Castillo shone on the mound for Seattle, pitching six shutout innings, while the Twins managed to tie the game in the ninth with Harrison Bader's sacrifice fly. Raleigh's achievement marked a significant milestone, as he became the first Mariners player since 2016 to hit at least 10 home runs in multiple months. The Mariners demonstrated resilience by overcoming the late-game challenge posed by the Twins, who nearly scored against Castillo in the third inning.

Key plays included a defensive stand by third baseman Ben Williamson that prevented a potential run. The Mariners' upcoming schedule includes a series against Baltimore following their matchup with the Athletics. This win strengthens the Mariners' position in the competitive league landscape.