The Mariners took down the Boston Red Sox 9-6 at Fenway Park, fueled by an absolute explosion of offense that included a huge big-league debut from Lazaro Montes and another monster performance from Randy Arozarena. What a chaotic, gritty win on the road, showing everyone early in this season what our squad is capable of!
Big Laz Arrives With a Bang, M’s Offense Gets Gritty
Lazaro Montes, “Big Laz,” made his major league debut tonight, and boy did he make it count. He accounted for two of the Mariners’ nine runs, giving fans an appropriately splashy welcome that’s gonna light up highlight reels. This kid, born in Havana, is as big and boisterous as the city itself, and he stepped right into the moment. But before Montes made his mark, Dominic Canzone absolutely obliterated a hanging changeup from Red Sox starter Jedixson Paez, getting the M’s on the board right away. Of course, Boston snatched that run back when Mickey Gasper hammered a four-seamer from Bryan Woo that just didn’t quite get enough top rail. No sweat, though! The Mariners offense had Woo’s back and then some in the top of the second, exploding for five runs. Josh Naylor got things rolling with a leadoff double, then Cole Young, who’s been struggling with pounding the ball, followed it up with a line-drive single, showing some good contact in the air. That brought up Lazaro Montes for his very first big-league at-bat in an RBI situation. Facing a pitcher who was clearly flagging on a bullpen day, Montes put together a disciplined at-bat, walking after getting ahead 2-0 and declining to chase two more changeups. Talk about poise! J.P. Crawford put the Mariners ahead with a sacrifice fly, and then Brock Rodden hustled down the line for an infield hit of his own, allowing Cole Young to score.
Randy Arozarena Is Still Making It Look EASY
With the lineup turned over, Randy Arozarena stepped up to the plate, and he just kept doing what he’s done all season: leading the team offensively. Arozarena crushed a sinker middle-middle that would’ve been on Lansdowne Street if not for a billboard, delivering an early, separating blow with a three-run home run. This guy is on another level, consistently providing those massive hits that break games open. That blast helped the Mariners outlast the Red Sox in what was described as a grueling 9-6 win at Fenway. Arozarena has been unbelievable, and you almost wonder if he’s auditioning to Get Real Paid by the Red Sox next season with how he’s been tearing it up.
What a win for our M’s on the road! Battling through a tough game in Boston, getting a huge splash from Lazaro Montes in his debut, and seeing Randy Arozarena continue his offensive clinic? That’s the kind of early season form and firepower that makes you excited about this team. We’re showing a serious ability to put up runs, and that’s exactly what the Emerald City wants to see!
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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