The ACL Mariners continued their climb in the Arizona Complex League standings, finishing the week with a 3–2 record to strengthen their postseason position. With the strong week, the Mariners now sit two games ahead in the race for the fourth and final playoff spot, putting themselves in control as the regular season enters its final stretch.

The week featured breakout offensive performances, dominant pitching, and several players making significant contributions on both sides of the ball.

Player of the Week: Kelvin Alcantara

Kelvin Alcantara takes home ACL Mariners Player of the Week honors after anchoring the offense with a powerful four-game performance.

Weekly Stats

• .357 batting average (5-for-14)
• 2 home runs
• 5 RBI
• 4 runs scored
• .400 OBP
• .929 SLG
• 1.329 OPS

Alcantara consistently delivered in the middle of the lineup, providing the week’s biggest power numbers while helping the Mariners win three games. His two home runs and five RBI made him the most impactful offensive player of the week.

Second Star: Brayden Corn

Brayden Corn continued to be one of the club’s biggest run producers.

Weekly Stats

• .286 batting average
• 2 home runs
• 3 RBI
• 3 runs scored
• 1.119 OPS

Although his batting average was modest, Corn’s ability to change the game with one swing earned him the second spot after another productive week.

Third Star: Yorger Bautista

Yorger Bautista put together another complete offensive performance, combining contact, power and speed.

Weekly Stats

• .375 batting average (6-for-16)
• 1 home run
• 2 RBI
• 3 runs scored
• 1 stolen base
• 1.037 OPS

Bautista reached base consistently throughout the week and continued to create offense in multiple ways, making him one of the Mariners’ most valuable contributors.

Honorable Mentions

• Nick Becker: .333 average, five hits, five runs scored and two stolen bases.
• Dalton Davis: .333 average with a team-high six RBI during the week.
• Leandro Romero: 1.051 OPS with a home run in three games.

Pitcher of the Week: Roberto Perez

Roberto Perez was outstanding in two starts, earning Pitcher of the Week honors after dominating opposing lineups.

Weekly Totals

• 8.0 innings pitched
• 2 hits allowed
• 0 earned runs
• 3 walks
• 11 strikeouts
• 0.00 ERA

Perez attacked hitters from the first pitch and never allowed an opponent to score, turning in arguably the club’s most dominant pitching performance of the season.

Second Star: Juan Cazarez

Juan Cazarez delivered one of the Mariners’ biggest wins of the week with a lengthy scoreless outing.

Weekly Totals

• 5.2 innings pitched
• 5 hits allowed
• 0 earned runs
• 1 walk
• 5 strikeouts
• Win

Cazarez worked efficiently through traffic and kept the opposition off the scoreboard, giving the Mariners exactly what they needed in a crucial victory.

Third Star: Robert Hobbs

Robert Hobbs continued to establish himself as one of the Mariners’ most dependable bullpen arms.

Weekly Totals

• 3.1 innings pitched
• 0 hits allowed
• 0 runs allowed
• 1 walk
• 5 strikeouts
• Win

Hobbs was nearly unhittable, retiring hitters with swing-and-miss stuff while not allowing a single hit during the week.

Team Outlook

The Mariners’ 3–2 week allowed them to gain valuable ground in the playoff race, and they now hold a two-game cushion for the fourth and final postseason berth. With several hitters swinging the bat well and the pitching staff continuing to throw quality innings, the club enters another important week with momentum.

Upcoming Schedule

The Mariners face another challenging stretch as they continue their playoff push:

• July 6: at ACL Rockies
• July 7: at ACL White Sox
• July 9: at ACL Dodgers
• July 10: vs. ACL Padres
• July 11: vs. ACL Dodgers

A strong week against a schedule featuring both division rivals and playoff contenders could further solidify the Mariners’ position as they look to punch their ticket to the postseason.