Mariners: Top-5 Moments During 8-Game Win Streak

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Sep 12, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Leonys Martin (let) and left fielder Ben Gamel (16) get high-fives as they return to the dugout after scoring on Gamel’s 2-run home run in the 8th inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Rookies Reach Milestones- In Wins 6 and 7

Both Ben Gamel and Dan Vogelbach would probably argue that their respective milestones should be #1 on this list. Sorry, guys.

It is every kids dream to make it to the big leagues. The years of working your way through the collegiate then minor league ranks. Endless hours of dedication, and often, blood sweat and tears all to make a major league squad.

Each player got their chances in the past few days and weeks to make a name for themselves. Gamel was the first to make some noise, and within his first ten games to boot. Gamel would hit his first career home run as a Mariner on the road against the M’s division rivals, the Los Angeles Angels.

Vogelbach must have felt overshadowed, so the very next day, he made his own personal history. Having to make up for his embarrassing misstep in his debut a few days earlier, Vogelbach changed the perception of himself very quickly.

In his third at-bat against the Angels, Vogelbach hit a solid shot to right-field. It may not have been a home run, but you’ve got to start somewhere. It’s pretty impressive to get a hit in just your second game though.

Both rookies have a ways to go to work their way into the everyday lineup, but reaching these marks can be the start of something good.

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