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Mariners’ Leo Rivas goes first-pitch hunting for walk-off blast vs. Cardinals
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The Seattle Mariners secured a dramatic win in their playoff chase as Leo Rivas launched his first career walk-off home run to complete a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals . His clutch swing extended Seattle's win streak to five and kept the Mariners firmly in the 2025 American League playoff race.
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Rivas ambushed the first pitch he saw in the bottom of the 10th, sending it just inside the right-field foul pole for a two-run blast. It was only his second home run of the season, but came at the perfect time. The walk-off win pushed the Mariners to 78-68, just 1.5 games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West and still holding the final Wild Card spot over the Texas Rangers , who trail Seattle by 1.5 games.
MLB.com's Daniel Kramer shared the moment on X (formerly known as Twitter), capturing the impact of Rivas' unexpected heroics with a video of the blast.
"Leo Rivas calls game.
The Mariners complete a three-game sweep over St. Louis and have won five in a row."
The 27-year-old infielder has emerged as a quiet contributor, now batting .288 across 38 games. Over his last three appearances, Rivas is hitting .333 with three RBIs, showing he's more than just a one-swing wonder. His walk-off against the Cardinals was symbolic of a team finding production from every corner of the roster.
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That kind of depth has fueled Seattle's consistency in recent weeks, especially as the lineup continues to deliver in high-pressure moments.
The Mariners swept the Cardinals for the first time this season, while St. Louis dropped to 72-75 and slipped further out of NL Wild Card contention. With just 16 games remaining, every win counts—and Rivas' walk-off blast could stand as a defining moment in the Mariners playoff race.
