Mariners Snap Slump, Win 7-1

0:00It's April 29th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today Baseball News powered by AI. Seattle Mariners finally snap out of their early season slump, with a solid 7-1 win over the twins on Tuesday night. That victory bumped their record to 15 wins and 16 losses, putting them just one game behind the athletics for first in the A.O. West. Josh Naylor crushed a three-run homer. Julio Rodriguez ripped a two-run double, and the bullpen locked it down with four scoreless innings. But the night got tense in the top of the 7th, when manager Dan Wilson stormed out of the dugout. It all started on a two-to-one count to Randy Arozerina against twin starter Joe Ryan. Arozerina laid off a pitch that looked borderline high in the strike zone, and there was debate over whether he checked his swing. Minnesota catcher Victor Caratini reacted quick, signaling for the ball-strike call, then pointing to first base to appeal to swing. Wilson clearly disagreed with how home plate umpire Doug Eddings handled it, firing off some words during his visit to the field.

1:02Video review later confirmed the pitch actually clipped the strike zone, so no swing appeal mattered once that was clear. The count even to two and two, keeping the Mariners ahead without further damage. Wilson's club keeps grinding toward that playoff push they teased last year, and wins like this could get them rolling if the umpst they consistent. Down the stretch.