Arozarena scores in 9th as Mariners snap losing streak with 4-3 win over Twins

SEATTLE (AP) — Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on Cal Raleigh's groundout to first base, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

Arozarena led off the inning with a double off Andrew Morris (4-3) and advanced to third on a flyout to deep left field from Dominic Canzone. After the Twins intentionally walked Julio Rodríguez, Raleigh hit a sharp grounder to first baseman Royce Lewis, who stepped on first for the out.

Arozarena broke for the plate, and Lewis’ throw home was too late. Arozarena reached base three times and scored three of Seattle’s four runs.

Andrés Muñoz (4-4) got the win for Seattle. Gabe Speier pitched two-thirds of an inning before Muñoz came in with two outs in the eighth.

The Mariners struck early, taking a two-run lead in the first inning. Rodriguez drove one in with a bases-loaded infield single, and Mitch Garver drew a bases-loaded walk off Connor Prielipp to end an 11-pitch at-bat

Mariners starter Logan Gilbert pitched well early, allowing just one baserunner through the first four innings. But Luke Keaschall hit a solo homer in the fifth, and Trevor Larnach hit another in the sixth to cut Seattle’s lead to 3-2.

The Twins tied it in the seventh, when Brooks Lee scored from third on a groundout from Victor Caratini.

Gilbert allowed three earned runs on five hits over seven innings, with six strikeouts.

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Seattle Mariners reliever Andres Munoz delivers a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Minnesota Twins reliever Kody Funderburk delivers a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Mariners' Randy Arozarena hits a double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Mariners' Randy Arozarena scores during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Seattle Mariners, including, Bryan Woo, left, Cal Raleigh, center, and Colt Emerson, third from right, celebrate after a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

NEW YORK (AP) — Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine homered to power the Miami Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday.

Liam Hicks had a pair of RBI singles for the Marlins, who entered Saturday 1 1/2 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the final National League playoff spot. Otto Lopez lofted a sacrifice fly and scored twice.

Esteury Ruiz and Heriberto Hernández each stole a base for the Marlins, who are second in the majors with 122 thefts. Miami has swiped at least two bases in a game 35 times this season.

Tyler Phillips (3-5), who grew up about 100 miles south of Citi Field in Pennsauken, New York, allowed two runs and struck out three in five-plus innings.

Lake Bachar, Miami’s third pitcher, notched his second save by throwing three scoreless innings.

Tyrone Taylor remained hot for the Mets by hitting a two-run homer off Phillips in the second. Taylor, an impending free agent who is a candidate to be traded by the last-place Mets before Monday’s trade deadline, is batting .341 (14 for 41) with seven homers and 14 RBIs in 19 games since July 4.

Shortstop Francisco Lindor was 2-for-4 and is batting .311 (19 for 61) since July 12.

Rookie Zac Thornton (2-2) permitted four runs (three earned) and struck out two in 4 2/3 innings — his shortest start since he lasted 4 1/3 innings in his major league debut May 20.

The Mets committed two errors — increasing their season total to 75, second-most in the NL — hours after honoring the 1986 World Series-winning team — the franchise’s most recent champion.

Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (11-6, 3.82 ERA) was set to start Sunday in the series finale. The Mets had not announced a starter.

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New York Mets first baseman Jared Young drops a foul ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough, left, argues with home plate umpire Brock Ballou, right, during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Miami Marlins' Esteury Ruiz reacts after reaching second base on a New York Mets error during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Miami Marlins' Esteury Ruiz , bottom, reacts after sliding to third base past New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty, top, during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Miami Marlins' Javier Sanoja, right, gestures with third base coach Blake Lalli (45) after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)