Seattle 9, at Athletics 1

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — Rob Refsnyder’s three-run homer in the first inning ignited the Seattle Mariners to a 9–1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon at Sutter Health Park, completing a three‑game series sweep. Refsnyder’s blast came after a costly error by Athletics second baseman Jeff McNeil extended the inning. J.P. Crawford had led off the game with a single off Athletics starter Jeffrey Springs. After Julio Rodríguez and Randy Arozarena lined out, Josh Naylor reached on McNeil’s throwing error, putting Crawford at third and Naylor at second. Refsnyder then drove a 2‑1 pitch to left field for… Read more...