Mariners fall to Red Sox 3-1 on June 19, 2025, as Garrett Crochet outduels Luis Castillo. Despite a Julio Rodríguez web gem, the M's bats go quiet.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a frustrating end to the series at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, as the Seattle Mariners' offense went missing in a 3-1 defeat to the Boston Red Sox. Despite another quality start from ace Luis Castillo and a web gem from Julio Rodríguez, the bats couldn't solve Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet, allowing Boston to walk away with the series win and leaving a sour taste for the home crowd.
Catcher Cal Raleigh entered the day leading all of Major League Baseball with 27 home runs, putting him on pace for a historic season.
The game had all the makings of a classic pitcher's duel. Luis Castillo was sharp for the Mariners, striking out eight over 6.1 innings. But his counterpart, Garrett Crochet, was even better, dominating Seattle's lineup for seven innings with nine strikeouts of his own. The Red Sox struck first with a solo shot from rookie Marcelo Mayer in the second. While the M's briefly tied it up, the decisive blow came in the sixth when Rafael Devers laced a two-run single that proved to be the game-winner. Even a spectacular leaping catch by Julio Rodríguez at the wall wasn't enough to shift the momentum, as the offense was held to just five hits.
While the final score was a disappointment, there were still individual performances worth noting. Rookie infielder Cole Young continues to look like he belongs, driving in Seattle's only run with a clutch third-inning double. He's been a consistent presence both at the plate and in the field. Beyond Thursday's game, the bigger story remains Cal Raleigh's incredible power surge. The 'Big Dumper' leads all of MLB with 27 homers, providing a middle-of-the-order threat that is crucial for this team's success. His MVP-caliber season is a constant reminder of the firepower this lineup possesses, even on days when it struggles to click.
With no trades or roster moves announced, the front office is showing confidence in the current squad and the talent pipeline. And for good reason. Down on the farm, No. 7 prospect Michael Arroyo is putting on a show for the High-A Everett AquaSox. Arroyo launched his 14th home run of the season, marking an incredible fourth homer in just his last three games. As the big-league club searches for more consistent offense, Arroyo's power surge is a tantalizing glimpse of what could be on the way for Seattle's lineup in the years to come.
Losing a home series always stings, especially when the pitching does enough to win. The Mariners will need to flush this one quickly and find a way to get the bats going to support their elite pitching and defense. The individual brilliance of players like Raleigh, Young, and Julio is exciting, but turning those moments into victories is what will define their push through a competitive AL West. The talent is there; now it's a matter of execution as they head into their next series.
