Mariners' Victor Robles: Fills box score in big win
Robles went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs in Seattle's 9-4 win over the A's.
Robles' performance helped the Mariners snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 19-24 on the season.
Victor Robles had a night to remember on Wednesday, as the Mariners' outfielder went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs in Seattle's 9-4 win over the A's.
Robles got the Mariners on the board in the first inning with a solo home run off A's starter Cole Irvin. He added an RBI single in the third inning and a two-run double in the fifth inning to give Seattle a 6-2 lead.
Robles' performance helped the Mariners snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 19-24 on the season. The win also moved Seattle within one game of the A's for third place in the AL West.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Robles also made a nice defensive play in the outfield in the fifth inning. He tracked down a deep fly ball hit by A's outfielder Ramon Laureano and made a leaping catch at the wall to end the inning.
Robles' performance on Wednesday was a reminder of the potential he has. The 25-year-old outfielder has struggled at times this season, but he has shown flashes of brilliance. If he can continue to produce at a high level, he could be a key contributor for the Mariners in the second half of the season.
Robles' performance was a reminder of the potential he has.
Robles is a talented outfielder with a lot of potential. He has good speed, fielding skills and via his performance last night, he can also swing the bat.
Robles' performance on Wednesday was a reminder of what he can do when he is playing at his best. He was aggressive at the plate and made solid contact with the ball. He also made a nice defensive play in the outfield.
If Robles can continue to play at a high level, he could be a key contributor for the Mariners in the second half of the season. He has the potential to be a valuable player on both offense and defense.
Mariners improve to 19-24 on the season.
The Mariners' win over the A's on Wednesday improved their record to 19-24 on the season. The win snapped a three-game losing streak and moved Seattle within one game of the A's for third place in the AL West.
The Mariners have been playing better baseball of late, going 6-4 in their last 10 games. They have also been getting good production from their offense, which is averaging 5.3 runs per game during that span.
The Mariners still have a lot of work to do, but they are starting to trend in the right direction. If they can continue to play well, they could be a contender for a wild-card spot in the second half of the season.
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