Mariners 6, Angels 2: Kirby’s eight strong innings and Cole Young’s two homers lift Seattle
George Kirby tossed eight shutout innings with seven strikeouts and Cole Young homered twice as the Mariners defeated the Angels 6-2 at T-Mobile Park on June 29, 2026. This Mariners 6, Angels 2 win marked a timely boost for Seattle as it heads into the final stretch before the All-Star break. (mlb.com)
Kirby delivers an extended outing that settles the staff
George Kirby worked eight efficient innings, allowing two runs while striking out seven and keeping the Angels’ lineup off balance after an early rally. He settled in after the first few innings and finished with 79 pitches through seven, returning to toss a clean eighth to secure the victory. The outing represented one of Kirby’s longest and most controlled starts of the season, and it took pressure off Seattle’s bullpen late in the game. (mlb.com)
Cole Young’s power swing changes the momentum
Cole Young provided the offensive highlight with two solo home runs, including a mammoth second long ball that cleared the Hit-It-Here Café facade. His pair of homers accounted for a significant share of the Mariners’ scoring and came at pivotal moments, cutting into an early Angels lead and then extending Seattle’s advantage in the sixth. Young’s performance was a clear example of the lineup producing timely power when the pitching staff needed run support. (sportsnet.ca)
Dominic Canzone’s homer and Raleigh’s two-run knock swing the game
Seattle built its lead with a sequence of runs produced by a mix of power and opportunistic hitting. Dominic Canzone ripped a 428-foot solo shot in the sixth inning that helped break the game open, and Cal Raleigh delivered a two-run flare in the fourth that gave the Mariners their first lead. Those hits, combined with a patient approach that drew walks and forced defensive miscues, allowed Seattle to push across three runs in the middle innings. (lookoutlanding.com)
Early Angels runs and how Seattle answered
The Angels struck early when Zach Neto reached on a double and later scored on a grounder, then added a run in the third on a Neto solo homer to make it 2-0. Seattle answered in the third when Young homered, and the club followed with the Raleigh two-run play in the fourth to gain a 3-2 lead. The Mariners then broke the game open with three runs in the sixth, capped by Young’s second homer, turning a one-run deficit into a decisive margin. The scoring sequence underscored Seattle’s ability to respond quickly to early trouble and seize control before the late innings. (lookoutlanding.com)
Defensive plays and bullpen support preserve the win
After Kirby exited following his eight strong frames, Seattle’s relievers closed out the ninth without drama, and the defense made several notable plays to limit Angels baserunners. J.P. Crawford and the infield turned a timely double play to erase a threat in the middle innings, and outfielders limited extra-base opportunities with consistent routes and throws. Those stops, combined with Kirby’s pitch efficiency, allowed Seattle to avoid a high-leverage bullpen exposure. (lookoutlanding.com)
The Mariners improved to .500 with the victory and will look to build on the momentum as they continue a homestand and approach the All-Star break. Seattle’s mix of length from its rotation and emerging power from younger bats provided a blueprint the team can lean on during the next week of play. (statmuse.com)
