Page 10 - Jonathan Hern News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

J.P. Crawford stood with his arms out, ready to accept the cooler filled with water about to be dumped across his back. Crawford lined a two-run double with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the Mariners to a 3-2 win over Texas on Thursday night and stopping the Rangers from clinching a playoff berth for at least one day. “Honestly, all that was going through my head was just ‘get it done,’” Crawford said.

One swing changed everything, keeping the Mariners alive, making all things possible.

SEATTLE -- They might as well just put the "C" on the front of his jersey at this point. Heralded all season for his leadership within the Mariners’ young clubhouse while rapidly shouldering a more veteran role, J.P. Crawford has matched that lofty designation with his on-field production in this

Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. Texas maintained its 2 1/2-game lead in the AL West over Houston, which won 5-1 at Seattle to drop the skidding Mariners four games behind the Rangers with six to play. Marcus Semien also launched a solo homer for Texas, and Jon Gray (9-8) pitched six strong innings for his first win since Aug. 11.

Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory.