Mariners top Angels 4-2 on July 25, 2025, as Bryan Woo dominates and Cal Raleigh crushes his 39th HR. See how the M's keep their playoff push alive.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a night of power, pitching, and promise in Anaheim. The Seattle Mariners kicked off their series against the Angels with a solid 4-2 victory, fueled by another masterful performance from Bryan Woo and a historic blast from Cal Raleigh. As if that wasn't enough, the team's newest acquisition, first baseman Josh Naylor, arrived just in time to watch his new squad grind out a win that keeps their playoff hopes burning bright.
With his 39th home run of the season, Cal Raleigh not only set a new personal best but also padded his lead as the premier power-hitting catcher in all of baseball.
The formula for a Mariners win on Friday was simple and effective: let Bryan Woo deal and wait for the Big Dumper to do what he does best. Woo was magnificent, delivering a quality start that lowered his season ERA to a sparkling 2.91. He kept the Angels' bats quiet, navigating the lineup with the poise of a seasoned veteran. The offensive spark came from the catcher, as Cal Raleigh launched his 39th home run of the year, a towering shot that also brought in his 84th RBI. A late-inning double play expertly turned by J.P. Crawford helped seal the deal, stifling any chance of an Angels comeback and improving the M's record to 55-48.
Just before the game, the ink dried on a significant move by the front office. The Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, sending pitching prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi in return. Naylor, who was available for Friday's game, is expected to provide an immediate and much-needed jolt to the lineup. His arrival signals the front office's commitment to making a serious push down the stretch, adding a proven bat to complement the team's stellar pitching.
More good news is brewing on the injury front. RHP Bryce Miller is on the cusp of a return, scheduled for a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. After a successful live BP session, this is the final hurdle before he rejoins the big-league rotation, a welcome sight for a team that has navigated his absence well. Meanwhile, RHP Collin Snider continues to look sharp in his own rehab outings, and infielder Ryan Bliss is reportedly getting closer to leaving Arizona and rejoining the team. The health of the roster is trending in the right direction at the perfect time.
With a new bat in the fold, a key starter on the mend, and the team stacking crucial wins, the energy around the Mariners is palpable. They remain five games behind Houston, but nights like this show they have the pitching and power to close that gap. The addition of Naylor and the impending return of Miller could be the catalysts that propel this team on a late-season run. The push for October is officially on.
