Kyle Seager slapped an opposite-field, bases clearing double for the big blow in Seattle’s seven-run sixth inning, and the Mariners avoided a sweep with an 8-4 win over the White Sox.
The Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago White Sox in a midday matinee at T-Mobile Park today (April 7) despite a poor start from pitcher Justin Dunn.
Yermín Mercedes continued his early season tear with three hits, Carlos Rodon struck out nine and the Chicago White Sox held the Seattle Mariners to three hits in a 6-0 victory.
Mercedes became the first player since at least 1900 to began the season with eight consecutive hits. He added another hit Sunday night and is now 9 for 14 on the season.
The Chicago White Sox and manager Rick Renteria have agreed to split following a disappointing finish to a breakout season and making the playoffs for the first time in 12 years.
White Sox's Giolito carried a perfect game into the seventh inning of his postseason debut to pitch the White Sox to a 4-1 win against Oakland in Game 1 of the ALWC Series.