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Josh Naylor's Grand Slam Powers Mariners Past Orioles, 6-3
Josh Naylor’s seventh homer powered a five-run fifth, and Andrés Muñoz closed out Seattle’s 10th save in 15 chances.
Josh Naylor hit a grand slam during a five-run fifth inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Monday night.
Seattle pitcher Emerson Hancock allowed one run in five innings, while Baltimore rookie Trey Gibson yielded three runs in 4 2/3 innings after being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
Randy Arozarena recorded three hits for the AL West-leading Mariners, who tied the game at one on Ryan Bliss' sacrifice fly in the fifth.
The Orioles have lost three consecutive games for the first time since being swept in May, managing only one hit in nine at-bats with runners in scoring position.
Seattle RHP Logan Gilbert faces Baltimore LHP Trevor Rogers on Tuesday as the series continues.