Josh Naylor's 4-RBI Night Lifts Mariners Past Twins, Series Tied at One

The Mariners just absolutely took over in Minneapolis on Tuesday night, putting up 7 runs to blank the Twins 7-1 and even up their three-game series at one win apiece. This was a complete offensive turnaround after Minnesota jumped out early, and it sets up a huge rubber match on Wednesday.

Naylor's Power Display Breaks the Game Wide Open

Josh Naylor was the star of the show, going 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs to pace Seattle's offense. He started the comeback in the sixth with an RBI single to tie the game at 1-all, then put the Mariners away with a three-run blast in the eighth that traveled 390 feet to right field and scored J.P. Crawford and Julio Rodriguez along with himself. That one swing essentially put the game out of reach.

Julio Rodriguez was also locked in at the plate, finishing 3-for-5 with three doubles and two RBIs. He got the comeback rolling in the sixth with a two-out double to left, then added a two-run double in the ninth to cap off Seattle's scoring. Cole Young chipped in too, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Mariners Pitching Dominates After Gilbert's Start

On the mound, Logan Gilbert turned in a solid start, allowing just one run on six hits over five innings. Eduard Bazardo (2-1) picked up the victory with one scoreless inning of relief, and three other relievers combined to shut down Minnesota's bats the rest of the way.

Byron Buxton accounted for the Twins' only run, blasting a 389-foot solo shot to left in the fifth. That marked his seventh homer of the season and his fourth in the past seven games. He also swiped his first base of the season. Twins starter Joe Ryan (2-3) allowed two runs on six hits in six innings with six strikeouts before getting pulled.

The Mariners head back to T-Mobile Park with momentum and the chance to take the series Wednesday. After that slugfest, Seattle's bats are definitely feeling it.

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