Mariners' Arozarena, Raleigh: WBC Rivals, Teammates

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Seattle Mariners News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Seattle Mariners' teammates, Randy Arozerina and Cal Raleigh, turned rivals in the World Baseball Classic. Arozerina suited up for Mexico, while Raleigh played for Team USA. Tensions boiled over after Monday's game between the two nations. The flashpoint came at the plate. Raleigh snub Arozerina's handshake attempt, leaving the Mariners outfielder visibly upset. Postgame Arozerina fired back with a sarcastic jab about Raleigh's well-mannered parents, whom he'd recently met at the team hotel. Mariners manager Dan Wilson downplayed the drama. He praised their fierce competitiveness as a strength they got them to the big leagues. Wilson stressed the deep bonds in the clubhouse and expects no hard feelings when they reunite. Team USA beat Mexico in that matchup, but the focus now shifts back to Seattle. Both players are key power hitters the Mariners need aligned for a strong regular season push.

1:03Wilson hopes any WBC heat fades fast. With World Series dreams on the line, Arozerina and Raleigh must channel their fire together, starting soon.