Luis Castillo Shines on the Mound as Seattle Ties Houston
Kansas City – Dominican pitcher Luis Castillo starred in a masterful performance this Thursday, guiding the Seattle Mariners to a crucial 2-0 victory over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. This triumph not only keeps Seattle’s hopes alive, but also ties them with the Houston Astros at the top of the American League West Division, both with a record of 84-69. Castillo, 32, demonstrated his quality on the mound by pitching six scoreless innings, limiting Kansas City to only three hits. His control was absolute, without conceding walks and demonstrating great precision in his pitches. This was his third consecutive quality start, consolidating his ERA at 2.86 during the month of September and establishing himself as a fundamental piece for the team in this final stretch of the season.Seattle’s offense made itself felt early on, thanks to a two-run double by Dominican Jorge Polanco in the second inning. The lead was extended in the eighth inning with a double by J.P. Crawford, after a controversial play that the Mariners successfully challenged. The three-game series that begins this Friday at Daikin Park against Houston will define not only who will take the divisional lead, but also the advantage in case of a possible tie towards the playoffs. Seattle has not won the division since its historic 116-win campaign in 2001.He stepped up, took the ball, and did what we needed. He understands those moments and delivered in a big way. He’s in a great moment.
Dan Wilson, Manager
The excitement is assured in this crucial series between Mariners and Astros, where the American League West title will be at stake.We’ve been having fun since the start of the season. That’s the main thing in this game, to go out there and give it your all and enjoy it. And of course, we want to keep winning.
Jorge Polanco
