Rookie Kelenic leads Mariners over Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10

PHOENIX (AP) — Rookie Jarred Kelenic hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning after earlier launching a two-run homer to lead the Seattle Mariners past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday night.

Seattle blew a 5-1 lead after Arizona scored four runs in the seventh but recovered to win for the fourth time in five games as it tries to stay in the AL playoff race. They’re currently four games behind the Boston Red Sox for the final wild-card spot.

“Just another one-run game,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “It’s what we do.”

The Mariners improved to 29-16 in one-run games and 13-4 in extra innings.

It was a good game for the 22-year-old Kelenic, a top prospect who has struggled at the plate during his first season in the big leagues. He came into the game batting just .153 in 235 at-bats but hit his eighth homer of the season to right center in the sixth.

Kelenic's go-ahead single off Taylor Clarke (1-2) landed just inside the left field foul line and scored Kyle Seager, who started the 10th on second base. The rookie said he's relishing the chance to make big plays during crucial moments.

“It’s getting me ready for years to come in my career,” Kelenic said. “If I’m accoustomed to situations like that, it can only help me.”

Yohan Ramirez worked the 10th for the Mariners for his second save. Justus Sheffield (7-8) pitched a scoreless ninth.

Seattle starter Tyler Anderson gave up three runs over six innings, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out five.

The 31-year-old Anderson continued to excel since being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trade deadline. He's pitched at least five innings and given up three or fewer runs in all seven starts with Seattle.

“He continues to put together an...

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