Seattle’s Cal Raleigh hits his sixth career grand slam as George Kirby works six strong innings, helping the Mariners beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 on Monday night. Multiple Mariners relievers join Kirby to complete a combined three-hitter. The win improves Seattle’s record to 51-50 and moves the club above .500 for the first time in nearly two weeks. Seattle also pulls a half-game ahead of the Texas Rangers for the top position in the American League West.
The game includes a key setup in the seventh inning involving Reds left-hander Caleb Ferguson. With bases loaded opportunity developing, Ferguson intentionally walks Dominic Canzone to force in a runner and load the bases for Raleigh, who then delivers the grand slam. The Mariners’ offense totals eight runs, while Cincinnati is held scoreless throughout, with Seattle’s pitching limiting the Reds’ ability to generate offense.
