On June 23, 2025, the Seattle Mariners delivered a powerful performance against the Minnesota Twins, cruising to an 11-2 win at Target Field in Minneapolis. Sportsphere24 Updates brings you a detailed recap of this commanding victory, standout player performances, and implications for both teams as the MLB season progresses.
The Mariners showcased their offensive firepower early and often, highlighted by four home runs and a six-run third inning that broke the game open. Julio Rodríguez led the charge with a 442-foot, two-run homer, while Luke Raley followed with a massive 436-foot, three-run blast. Dominic Canzone added a solo home run in the sixth inning, continuing his hot streak after a multi-homer game the previous day.
Cal Raleigh capped the scoring with his major league-leading 32nd home run in the ninth inning, a two-run shot off Twins reliever Joey Wentz. Raleigh’s homer was his fifth on the current road trip, underlining his role as a key power threat for Seattle.
Bryan Woo delivered a stellar start for the Mariners, pitching seven innings while allowing just two runs and striking out nine batters. Woo’s performance marked his second straight win and extended his streak of clearing the sixth inning in all 15 starts this season, making him the only MLB pitcher with such consistency.
For the Twins, starter Bailey Ober struggled in the third inning, giving up six runs including the two homers by Rodríguez and Raley. Despite allowing only two other baserunners and striking out seven over seven innings, that one bad inning proved costly.
| Player | Team | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | Mariners | 32nd HR of season, 2 RBIs |
| Julio Rodríguez | Mariners | 2-run HR, 2-run double, 4 RBIs |
| Luke Raley | Mariners | 3-run HR |
| Dominic Canzone | Mariners | Solo HR |
| Bailey Ober | Twins | 7 IP, 7 K, but 6 runs in 3rd inning |
: 40-37, second in AL West, riding momentum with 3 wins in their last 4 games.
: 31-25, fourth in AL Central, struggling with pitching injuries and a recent 14-loss stretch in 17 games.
The Twins have been hampered by injuries to key starters Pablo López and Zebby Matthews, contributing to their recent pitching woes. The Mariners, meanwhile, continue to push for a playoff spot, buoyed by their potent offense and consistent starting pitching.
The Mariners and Twins will face off again on June 24, 2025, with Seattle’s Luis Castillo (4-5, 3.38 ERA) set to pitch against Minnesota’s Chris Paddack (3-6, 4.48 ERA). Fans can expect another competitive matchup as both teams vie for crucial wins.