BOSTON — Jhonny Pereda had a two-run single as part of the second of Seattle’s two four-run innings on the day, and the Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
Julio Rodríguez, Josh Naylor, Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena added RBIs for Seattle. The Mariners racked up 25 runs and 37 hits over the three-game series, winning the final two as they try to keep their long-shot AL wild-card hopes alive.
Roman Anthony hit his first home run since his return from a 101-game absence with a sprained right wrist for Boston, which has lost four of five as it clings to the league’s second wild-card spot.
Cooper Criswell (3-2) pitched a scoreless ninth inning to get the win. Seattle starter Bryce Miller lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run off seven hits and striking out three.
Boston’s Patrick Sandoval (1-4) lasted four innings, plus one batter, yielding three runs off five hits.
The Mariners jumped in front 4-0 in the third inning. A wild pitch by Sandoval provided the first run. With two outs, Seattle added to it, getting RBI singles by Julio Rodríguez and Josh Naylor.
PHOTOS: Jhonny Pereda has 2 RBIs, Mariners roll past Red Sox 8-3
Jarren Duran’s relay throw on Naylor’s RBI sailed over third baseman Caleb Durbin’s head, allowing Rodríguez to score.
Up next
Mariners: RHP Logan Gilbert (11-8, 3.42 ERA) takes the mound as Seattle returns home Thursday night to open a four-game series against the Athletics.
Red Sox: LHP Ranger Suarez (9-6 3.27) gets the nod for the start of Boston’s four-game series Thursday night at Baltimore.
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