Mariners take first place in AL West with 4-0 win over Rangers
by Lookout Landing
Lookout Landing— One of the reasons I am the way I am today is that I read the Horatio Hornblower books by C. S. Forester when I was in middle school. The 12 volume series follows the exploits and career of fictional British Navy officer Horatio Hornblower during the Napoleonic Wars. They feature action, romance, sailing, and adventure, but none of those are what I want to talk about today. Instead, I want to tell you about the character Hornblower himself, and why he can be seen in these 2024 Mariners. Perhaps...
The Seattle Times—Mariners outlast Rangers for series win in Texas, jumping back into first place. Luis Castillo gutted out six strong innings and the Mariners got a pair of timely home runs to hold off the Rangers for a series win in Texas.
ESPN—France and Urías hit 2-run HRs as Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West. — Ty France and the Seattle Mariners never left Texas with a win last season. In their first trip to the Rangers' ballpark this year, they took the series and first place in the AL West from the reigning World Series champions
The Seattle Times—Julio Rodriguez hits first homer, Mariners move into first with win over Rangers. Julio Rodriguez hit his first home run of the season, Cal Raleigh added a two-run blast and Logan Gilbert shut down the Rangers’ offense as the Mariners moved into first place in the AL West with a 4-0 win over