The Seattle Mariners cruised to a 6-4 victory over the Athletics at Hohokam Stadium on Friday in spring training action. Cal Raleigh paced the offense, going 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. Randy Dobnak worked 3.2 innings on the mound, allowing 3 earned runs on 4 hits. The Mariners finished with 10 hits on the day while holding the Athletics to 6. The Mariners will take confidence from a well-rounded effort on both sides of the ball. Spring training is about building toward the regular season, and this was a step in the right direction.

Key Performers

Cal Raleigh was the key contributor at the plate, going 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI. His extra-base hit was a key moment in the game. The Mariners will be hoping for more of the same as the spring continues.

Ryan Bliss chipped in, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, Randy Arozarena added to the attack, going 2-for-2 with an RBI, and Mitch Garver provided support, going 2-for-3 with a double. Multiple contributors at the plate made life difficult for the opposing pitching staff.

On the other side of the diamond, Shea Langeliers led the Athletics offense with a 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI day. Brent Rooker also contributed, going 1-for-2 with an RBI. Nick Kurtz added a 1-for-3 with a double effort as well. Despite those contributions, the Mariners pitching staff did enough to limit the damage and secure the victory.

On the Mound

Randy Dobnak got the start, battling through his outing, working 3.2 innings while allowing 3 earned runs on 4 hits with two strikeouts. He threw 60 pitches in the outing. The coaching staff will review his performance as they continue mapping out the pitching plan for the regular season.

The bullpen combined for 5.1 innings of work, allowing 1 earned run while striking out five. The Mariners continue to sort through their relief options as they build their Opening Day bullpen. Every inning pitched in the spring is an opportunity for pitchers to make their case for a spot on the roster when the games start counting. Reese Lumpkin recorded the save to close out the game.

Among the relievers, Jason Ruffcorn stood out with 1.1 innings of scoreless work, striking out two. It was an impressive showing that could factor into roster decisions.

How It Happened

Athletics got on the board first with three runs in the fourth inning. The Mariners answered with six runs in the seventh. Athletics responded with a run in the eighth. The Mariners made their one big inning count, doing all of their damage in a single frame. The Mariners out-hit Athletics 10-6 on the day, with 2 errors committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 10,876 was on hand to take in the action.

Looking Ahead

The Mariners will look to build on this positive performance as spring training winds down. With the regular season rapidly approaching, outings like this one provide confidence and continuity for a roster that is rounding into form. Every remaining exhibition game is another chance to sharpen the details before the games start counting for real.