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Arozarena Hits Leadoff and Walk-Off Homers in Win

8/24/2026

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Summary

Arozarena Dual Homers

Randy Arozarena hit a leadoff and a walk-off home run in the same game.
He homered on the first pitch, a 416-foot sinker from David Peterson, to lead 1-0.
Arozarena’s two-run walk-off off Jacob Webb’s slider gave Seattle a 5-4 win.
The feat made him the seventh player since 1900 and the third overall to do so.

Summary

Mariners Trim Gap

Mariners' win narrowed the AL wild-card gap, tightening Seattle’s playoff chase.
Seattle debuted top prospect pitcher, adding excitement to the rotation.
Rookie Kade Anderson struck out five in his MLB debut before the bullpen took over.
Cubs sit three games behind the Brewers and must win Sunday to stave off a series sweep.
Shota Imanaga is slated to start for the Cubs on Sunday, aiming to halt Seattle’s momentum.

History

Historical Context

In 2002, Seattle outfielder Mike Cameron, who had become the 13th player to hit four homers in a single game on May 2, added a leadoff and walk-off home run on August 21 to give the Mariners a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. The same dual-homer pattern reappeared in 2024 when Randy Arozarena did it for Seattle, underscoring the club’s long-standing knack for clutch power.

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Arozarena Dual Homers

Randy Arozarena hit a leadoff and a walk-off home run in the same game.
He homered on the first pitch, a 416-foot sinker from David Peterson, to lead 1-0.
Arozarena’s two-run walk-off off Jacob Webb’s slider gave Seattle a 5-4 win.
The feat made him the seventh player since 1900 and the third overall to do so.

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