Julio Rodriguez hit three doubles, scored twice and drove in two runs, and Josh Naylor had a homer and four RBIs on Tuesday night as the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1. Four Seattle relievers combined to retire the last 12 Twins hitters. Eduard Bazardo (2-1) pitched a scoreless sixth inning.

The Seattle Mariners removed first baseman Josh Naylor from the lineup.

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Even in a loss, Josh Naylor's clash with the Athletics highlighted the swagger and personality the Mariners badly need.