Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Logan Gilbert, and Victor Robles

While the Rays are all but eliminated from the postseason given the sheer competitiveness of the AL East, they still proved to be a formidable opponent. It was a relatively low-scoring affair with both teams combining for just 19 total runs over the three-game set but the M's ultimately came out on top thanks to dominant pitching performances and a few long balls.

Best Hitter: Randy Arozarena

12 PA, .455/.500/1.000, 5 H, 2 HR, 3 R, 4 RBI, 4 K, 1 HBP

In his first matchup against the Rays in his career, Arozarena showed up in a big way, coming up clutch in the first game of the series. Against the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the third inning, a 90.8 mph cutter from Ryan Pepiot, Randy hit the ball 376 feet to right field, giving Seattle a crucial 4-1 lead. This single shot added 28.1% to the Mariners' win probability and allowed them to cruise to a 5-1 win.

In addition to being great in this series, Arozarena has been great with the team since arriving in late July. His .779 OPS is the second-highest mark on the team behind just Victor Robles and his on-base percentage of .385 leads all Seattle Mariners.

Honorable Mention: Victor Robles

7 PA, .571/.571/1.000, 4 H, 1 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 SB

Robles didn't get a chance to see action in the first game of the series but helped the team finish strong by leading the offensive charge. He's exceeded expectations this year and with Julio back in the everyday lineup, Seattle's outfield is looking to be in great shape for the next few years.