Mariners fall to the Red Sox 10-9 on June 17, 2025, as a late bullpen collapse spoils homers from Cal Raleigh. Read the full recap of the slugfest.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was the kind of game that leaves you breathless and heartbroken. In a Tuesday night slugfest at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners went toe-to-toe with the Boston Red Sox, trading blows all night long. But when the dust settled, a heroic offensive effort wasn't enough to overcome a shaky bullpen, as the M's fell 10-9 in a gut-wrenching loss.
Logan Gilbert became just the fourth Mariners pitcher to record 54 strikeouts in his first seven starts, joining Randy Johnson, Mark Langston, and James Paxton.
This wasn't your typical Mariners pitching duel. The scoreboard lit up early and often as both teams flexed their offensive muscles. The M's showed plenty of life, with Randy Arozarena driving in his 14th RBI and J.P. Crawford continuing his on-base prowess, but every time they clawed ahead, the Red Sox answered. Boston's Alex Bregman was a particular thorn in Seattle's side, launching his 4th homer. Ultimately, the game was lost in the late innings where the bullpen couldn't slam the door, dropping the team's record to 36-35.
The brightest silver lining in the loss was the continued dominance of Cal Raleigh. The catcher launched another home run in the contest, his latest blast in a season that has cemented his status as one of the league's premier power hitters. His performance isn't going unnoticed, as Raleigh was just recognized in the latest Hitter Power Rankings. Leading the team with an incredible 26 home runs and 54 RBIs, Cal is the engine of this offense.
While the bullpen struggled Tuesday, the top of the rotation remains a source of immense pride. Logan Gilbert officially etched his name into the Mariners' history books, becoming just the fourth pitcher in franchise history to rack up 54 strikeouts in his first seven starts of a season. The other names on that list? Randy Johnson, Mark Langston, and James Paxton. That's legendary company. Gilbert's electric start has been a stabilizing force for the team.
The front office was busy Tuesday, claiming speedy outfielder Jacob Hurtubise off waivers from the Reds. Known for his wheels and ability to get on base, Hurtubise provides valuable outfield depth and another left-handed bat. Meanwhile, down on the farm, the future looks explosive. Top prospect Michael Arroyo is on an absolute tear, crushing his 14th homer of the year for High-A Everett—his fourth long ball in just three games. The power surge from the young infielder is turning heads and giving fans a glimpse of the next wave of talent.
It's a tough pill to swallow, losing a game where the bats came alive. But Tuesday was a perfect snapshot of the 2025 Mariners: explosive, frustrating, and full of promise. The challenge now is to clean up the late-inning execution and support this potent offense. Let's see if they can put it all together and bounce back in the next one.
