Seattle Mariners Recent Pickup Delivered In Clutch When It Counted

After being put on waivers by the Rangers, Taveras got a new leash on life thanks to the Mariners. They picked him up on May 6 and has been an outfield fixture pretty much since that time.

He took White Sox reliver Mike Vasil deep with two Mariners teammates on base in the top of the eighth inning. Taveras is still trying to find a steady stroke at the plate for Seattle. Still, Mariners manager Dan Wilson was pleased with what he saw on Wednesday.

Seattle manager Dan Wilson was pleased with Leody Taveras' efforts at the plate

“He swung the bat very well today,” Wilson said, MLB.com reported. “Hit the ball hard just about every time up today. Found the barrel a lot, particularly that last time up, and that was a big lift for us.”

Taveras' efforts helped the Mariners secure a series victory over the White Sox, who have been playing better baseball as of late. Seattle, with the win, also kept them in first place in the American League West Division. 

They'll need to keep on piling up wins with the Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, and Rangers all nipping at their heels. 

Cal Raleigh hit his 16th homer of the season for Seattle in the win. That ties him with New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge for the most homers in the American League. Look for the "Big Dumper" to keep slamming dingers as the Mariners' season moves forward.

Seattle traveled to Houston after the series ended in Chicago. It opens up a four-game weekend series against the Astros on Thursday night at Daikin Park.