Takeaways From Seattle Mariners Series Win Against Cincinnati Reds

It's only a three-game sample size, but Williamson showed capability of being a big league contributor. And if he continues to be just that, he might remain in the big leagues for the rest of the year.

Mariners offense capable of carrying team to wins

For the better part of two seasons, the starting rotation has been the undisputed strength of Seattle.

But the offense has shown in the last nine games that it's capable of carrying the team to wins. The Mariners averaged 6.6 runs a game against Cincinnati and has averaged 5.4 runs a game over their last nine games. Seattle hit seven home runs during the series. Dylan Moore and Cal Raleigh both had respective two-homer games.

The offense's success has come with the caveat that the starting rotation hasn't been as dominant as it typically is. But the offense has been the engine for the best stretch of the season for the Mariners.

Seattle will continue to scrap out wins

Seattle has done a good job over its nine-game stretch at scoring early. But there's been several games where it's had to work from behind, including the rubber match against the Reds.

Cincinnati began the game with a 2-0 lead in the first inning and hit a grand slam to lead 7-5 through eight innings. The Mariners ended up winning the game 11-7 in 10 innings.

Ideally, the starting rotation will get back to its usual dominance and Seattle's lineup will be able to hit without a deficit.

But the Mariners have won games in several different ways. And it's encouraging for the the team that they've been able to win games in a variety of ways just 19 games into 2025.