M’s top Rangers 4-3 on J.P. Crawford’s walkoff HR

SEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.

Seattle Mariners 4, Texas Rangers 3: Box Score

Dominic Canzone led off the ninth with a single off closer Robert Garcia (1-6), bringing Crawford to the plate. On the third pitch Crawford saw, he sent a 95 mph fastball into the seats in right.

Seattle gained another game on AL West-leading Houston and firmed its grip on the third wild-card spot by two games over the Rangers.

Rowdy Tellez, Josh Smith and Marcus Semien had RBI hits in the third to give Texas a 3-1 lead. Seattle newcomer Josh Naylor had an opposite-field double in the fifth to cut it to 3-2.

Eduard Bazardo (5-0) pitched the ninth for the victory.

Key moment

Crawford’s homer in the ninth.

J.P Crawford walks it off in Seattle!

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How it sounded on the #Mariners radio network with Rick Rizzs on the call. https://t.co/jXk3Iq6HFF pic.twitter.com/dpyH4jMWfX

— Seattle Sports (@SeattleSports) August 2, 2025

Key stat

Crawford had the first walkoff homer of his major league career.

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Merrill Kelly (9-6, 3.22 ERA) was set to make his Rangers debut Saturday, with Luis Castillo (8-6, 3.19 ERA) set to start for the Mariners.

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