Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on July 24. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Broadcasters Calls of J.P. Crawford's Walk-Off Home Run Will Give Seattle Mariners Fans Chills

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 2:45 PM ET

J.P. Crawford hit a walk-off two-run home run on Friday night, lifting the Seattle Mariners to a 4-3 win against the division rival Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park.

The blast in the bottom of the ninth inning was the first walk-off homer of Crawford's career, and lifted the M's to their second win in as many nights. As they chase the playoffs for the first time since 2022, they are now 59-52 and in sole possession of the third and final wild card spot.

Furthermore, they are two games ahead of Texas, who is the first team out of the playoff picture.

Crawford certainly met the moment on the field, and two M's broadcasters met the moment in the booth.

The television side

Popular M's broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith had the call on ROOT sports, paired with Ryan Rowland-Smith. Here's how it looked and sounded:

J.P. CALLS GAME!!! #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/DtVJ4v19tX
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 2, 2025

Goldsmith has assumed the full-time job on television in the wake of Dave Sims's departure for New York at the conclusion of the 2024 campaign.

The radio side

Longtime radio personality Rick Rizzs, beloved by M's fans, also delivered an iconic call. Here's how it sounded on Seattle Sports 710:

J.P Crawford walks it off in Seattle!

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

Seattle overcame a 3-1 deficit to win this game, giving them eight consecutive wins over Texas at T-Mobile Park, dating back to last season.

The two teams will play again on Saturday afternoon with first pitch coming at 1:10 p.m. PT. Right-hander Luis Castillo will pitch for Seattle while Merrill Kelly toes the rubber for the Rangers.

He was just acquired at the trade deadline.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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