Mariners deal with White Sox for eighth straight win

Josh Rojas hit a two-run homer and Mike Ford and Teoscar Hernandez every had two hits to assist the Seattle Mariners defeat the host Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Tuesday to increase their successful streak to eight video games.

Seattle, which gained for the sixteenth time in 19 video games, remained one sport forward of the Toronto Blue Jays for the third and remaining American League wild-card spot.

Andrew Vaughn’s first-inning RBI single gave Chicago a 1-0 lead, however the Mariners responded with two runs within the second by way of run-scoring singles from Ford and J.P. Crawford. Rojas’ fourth-inning blast in opposition to White Sox starter Mike Clevinger added to the benefit.

Chicago appeared to trim its deficit to at least one run when Luis Robert Jr. blasted a pitch down the left subject line with two outs and a runner aboard within the backside of the fifth.

After the ball was initially dominated truthful, replay assessment decided it was barely foul. Robert finally walked, however the White Sox did not rating and remained down 4-1.

Seattle added a pair of runs within the sixth, capitalizing on a success batsman and two walks. Cal Raleigh drove in his seventh run of the collection with a sacrifice fly and Ty France added an RBI single.

Andrew Benintendi smacked a solo dwelling run with Chicago right down to its final strike to account for the ultimate margin.

Mariners starter Bryan Woo allowed one run and three hits in 4 innings with one stroll and three strikeouts.

Justin Topa (3-3) earned the victory with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless reduction, whereas Andres Munoz recorded the ultimate out for his eighth save.

The White Sox misplaced for the eighth time in 10 video games. Yoan Moncada and Vaughn every had two hits.

Clevinger fell to 5-6 after permitting 4 runs and 6 hits in 5 innings. He walked 4 and struck out 4.

White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson served the ultimate sport of a five-game suspension for his position in an Aug. 5 combat with Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians.

—Discipline Stage Media