Mariners Roundup: Seattle bounces back after disheartening start to Oakland series

After the second game of the series, things seemed to have hit an all-time low. In the ninth inning of the first game, Austin Voth gave up the game-winning home run to the first batter he faced, Shea Langeliers. In the ninth inning of the second game, Trent Thornton put two runners on base before Seth Brown's single put the nail in the coffin. Luckily, the Mariners responded by scoring 22 runs over the next two games of the series, escaping Oakland with a tie.

Best Hitter: Victor Robles

17 PA, .538/.625/.769, 7 H, 3 2B, 6 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 3 K, 2 HBP, 2 SB

After a slow August, Robles seems to be bouncing back in September, posting a 1.125 OPS over the first five games of the month. He hasn't been much of a power threat in 2024 but he's the only player on the roster batting >.300 and he's one of just two Mariners with an on-base percentage >.350, the other being Randy Arozarena. He led the team in hits over the series and is on the cusp of having 20 stolen bases this season as well.

Now that he has signed a two-year extension with a club option in 2027, he presents a potential bright spot for the future of the team. In addition to being a great anchor in the outfield for the next few years, his on-base abilities are going to help patch a major weakness in the existing lineup.

Honorable Mention: Cal Raleigh

19 PA, .353/.368/.765, 6 H, 1 2B, 2 HR, 4 R, 7 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 SB

Big Dumper continued to bring the big power in this series, leading the team in total bases with 13. The two home runs he hit against the Athletics bring him to a season total of 29, just one shy of his personal best of 30 set in 2023. More importantly, his 2024 total of 87 RBI has already eclipsed his previous record of 75, also set in 2023, and leads the team by a wide margin. The Mariner with the second-most RBI is Julio Rodríguez with 49.