The Seattle Mariners demonstrated the offensive impact of Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez during their 8-3 win against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night in Seattle. Both players, acquired in separate trades with Arizona before the deadline, contributed home runs that proved instrumental in the Mariners’ surge.

The victory marked an important step in the Mariners’ ongoing home stretch, as the three-game series continues Wednesday evening in Seattle.

Key Home Runs and Strategic Plays Elevate Mariners’ Lead

Eugenio Suarez delivered a crucial two-run homer in the fourth inning, breaking a tie and sending the ball into Edgar‘s Cantina between the first and second decks in left field. The home run came shortly after Josh Naylor reached base due to a defensive error. Later in the seventh inning, Naylor extended the Mariners’ lead with a two-run blast to right field, contributing to a streak of eight consecutive runs.

Manager Dan Wilson emphasized the importance of these additions to the lineup:

“The pieces we’ve added, having those big bats in the lineup is huge,”

he said.

“And you see what they did tonight … we’re starting to settle into what our offense can do (with) the different pieces that we have. And that’s something that we want to continue to do consistently throughout.”

Beyond their power hitting, Suarez and Naylor combined for a successful double steal in the sixth inning, both later scoring on a single by Jorge Polanco, further showcasing their offensive versatility.

Mariners’ Standings Improved Amid Strong Homestand

With the win, Seattle improved to 4-1 on their 10-game homestand, moving ahead of the New York Yankees to secure the second wild-card spot in the American League. Eugenio Suarez reflected on the team’s current momentum, stating,

“Our record right now, it’s good. But we gotta go. We’re going for more,”

and added,

“We came here to try win the most games we can and help the Mariners win everything this year.”

Dominic Canzone also contributed to the offense with a home run, while Bryan Woo pitched seven innings, allowing only one run on two hits and recording a career-high nine strikeouts.

White Sox Fight Back with Late Home Runs

On the opposing side, Lenyn Sosa, Luis Robert Jr., and Colson Montgomery each hit home runs, with Robert and Montgomery connecting back-to-back in the ninth inning. Luis Robert Jr.’s homer marked the 100th of his career, a milestone he acknowledged modestly through a translator:

“It wasn’t as fast as it could have been,”

referring to past injuries,

“But it’s always special to have that mark.”

Despite the defeat, the White Sox remain competitive with a 10-6 record since the All-Star break. Right-hander Davis Martin, who allowed six runs (five earned) over five-plus innings in this game, expressed a reflective mindset:

“Even in losses, you’re going to learn things,”

he said.

“I just don’t think there’s a complacency anymore. We think we can come in here and win a series.”

Upcoming Matchup Sets Stage for Continued Competition

Wednesday’s game will feature a pitching matchup between the White Sox’s Jonathan Cannon and the Mariners’ George Kirby. Cannon entered the game with a 4-8 record and a 4.77 ERA, having allowed six runs on seven hits over six innings in his last outing on July 29. Notably, Cannon has a 1.29 ERA in his one career start against Seattle.

George Kirby, meanwhile, has shown strong recent form, pitching six scoreless innings with six strikeouts in a July 31 win against Texas. Kirby boasts a 1-0 record and a 2.13 ERA in two prior starts versus the White Sox, setting up a promising contest for both teams as they pursue postseason positioning.