Logan Gilbert had a remarkable performance as he took a perfect game into the sixth inning, underscoring the stellar season he is wrapping up. The game marked the final one for the Athletics, representing Oakland, and it ended with a 6-4 victory for the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Gilbert dominated the game, retiring the first 17 batters before allowing a single to Nick Allen in the sixth inning, ending his bid for a perfect game.
Gilbert finished the season with outstanding stats, pitching 208 2/3 innings and leading the league in innings pitched. He also racked up 220 strikeouts and lowered his ERA to 3.23, positioning him as a contender in the AL Cy Young Award race. Despite Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers being a favorite for the award, Gilbert’s impressive performance throughout the season should earn him a high spot in the voting.
Cal Raleigh made a record-setting two-run homer in the fifth inning, further solidifying the Mariners’ lead. His homer was his 93rd in his career, surpassing Mike Piazza for the most home runs by a catcher in their first four seasons. Raleigh also achieved 100 RBIs, becoming the first catcher in franchise history to reach that milestone.
The Mariners wrapped up their season with a solid 85-77 record after sweeping the A’s. Although they were eliminated from playoff contention earlier, they finished the season on a high note. The final game for the Athletics was filled with emotions as the team bid farewell to Oakland, with fans showing their support and appreciation throughout the game.
Despite the loss, Oakland managed to score some runs, preventing a shutout with Tyler Nevin and Darell Hernaiz both contributing with two-run doubles. The day commenced with baseball legend Rickey Henderson throwing the ceremonial first pitch, wearing a split A’s and Mariners jersey in honor of his time with both teams during his career.
The Mariners concluded their season with an approximate total attendance of 2,554,868, slightly lower than the previous year. Looking ahead, both teams will face off again in Seattle to kick off the next season on March 27, 2025.
