Labrada launches grand slam in win over Salt Lake

The Tacoma Rainiers secured a commanding 15-2 victory over the Salt Lake Bees on July 6, 2025, improving their season record against Salt Lake to 11-1. After falling behind early, Tacoma responded with six runs in the fourth inning, featuring a three-run homer from Jack Lopez. The Rainiers continued their offensive surge with a remarkable seven-run sixth inning, including Victor Labrada's grand slam, which marked his first home run at the Triple-A level. Jhonathan Diaz earned his fifth win of the season, effectively striking out six batters over five innings. Tacoma's performance was notable for driving in 12 of their 15 runs with two outs, a feat matched by no other Triple-A team this season.

Leo Rivas extended his team-best on-base streak to 19 games, contributing to the offensive effort. This victory also represented Tacoma's largest margin of victory this season, surpassing an 11-run win earlier in the year. The Rainiers' offensive dominance underscores their competitive edge in the league as they continue to push for playoff positioning.