The ACL Mariners closed another pivotal week by carrying a two-game winning streak into the final stretch of the regular season, moving into sole possession of first place in the Arizona Complex League West. Seattle rebounded from consecutive losses to the Padres by defeating the ACL Rockies and ACL Rangers in back-to-back games, setting the stage for a crucial final three contests.

The Mariners once again relied on timely offense and quality pitching throughout the week, overcoming early deficits while several players continued to emerge as key contributors with the postseason approaching.

Player of the Week: Yorger Bautista

Yorger Bautista earns ACL Mariners Player of the Week honors after providing consistent production at the top of Seattle’s lineup throughout the week. The center fielder reached base at a high clip, drove in key runs and continued to impact games with his speed and defense.

Weekly Stats

• .333 batting average (6-for-18)
• 1 home run
• 1 triple
• 4 RBI
• 5 runs scored
• 4 walks
• 2 stolen bases
• .455 OBP
• .611 SLG
• 1.066 OPS

Bautista’s biggest moment came in Saturday’s comeback victory over the Rangers, when he ripped a two-run triple that ignited Seattle’s four-run third inning before scoring the tying run moments later.

Second Star: Diego Contreras

Diego Contreras continued to anchor the Mariners’ offense, collecting hits in four of five games while delivering several timely RBIs.

Weekly Stats

• .412 batting average (7-for-17)
• 5 RBI
• 4 runs scored
• 2 doubles
• 1 home run
• .474 OBP
• .706 SLG
• 1.180 OPS

Contreras produced multiple multi-hit performances and drove in the go-ahead run against the Athletics before adding another two-hit effort during Seattle’s win over the Rangers.

Third Star: Kelvin Alcantara

Kelvin Alcantara delivered one of his best all-around weeks of the season, combining extra-base power with consistent run production.

Weekly Stats

• .385 batting average (5-for-13)
• 1 home run
• 2 doubles
• 7 RBI
• 4 runs scored
• 3 walks
• .500 OBP
• .846 SLG
• 1.346 OPS

Alcantara homered against the Padres before driving in two more runs during the comeback victory over the Rangers, continuing his strong second half.

Honorable Mentions

• Leandro Romero: Hit .333 (5-for-15) with a home run, two doubles, five RBIs and five runs scored, highlighted by a three-run homer that gave Seattle the lead against the Rockies.
• Dalton Davis: Batted .438 (7-for-16) with four doubles while consistently setting the table in the middle of the lineup.
• Nick Becker: Reached base consistently while scoring key runs during Seattle’s late-week surge, adding a pair of doubles and continuing to play steady defense at shortstop.

Pitcher of the Week: Pedro Da Costa Lemos

Pedro Da Costa Lemos headlines Seattle’s pitching staff after delivering two outstanding relief appearances during the week. The right-hander closed out the victory over the Athletics with two perfect innings before returning Saturday to finish off the Rangers and record another multi-inning save.

Weekly Totals

• 4.0 innings pitched
• 1 hit allowed
• 1 unearned run
• 3 walks
• 3 strikeouts
• 2 saves
• 0.00 ERA

Lemos consistently delivered big outs late in games, helping preserve two important victories as Seattle climbed into first place.

Second Star: Ruben Ramirez

Ruben Ramirez made the most of his opportunity, earning the victory against the Rangers after settling the game down with a scoreless inning before Seattle’s offense rallied.

Weekly Totals

• 1.0 inning pitched
• 1 hit
• 1 unearned run
• 1 walk
• Win

Ramirez helped stabilize the game after an early deficit, allowing the offense to seize control.

Third Star: Roberto Perez

Roberto Perez turned in another dependable start, giving the Mariners four quality innings in Friday’s victory over the Rockies.

Weekly Totals

• 4.0 innings pitched
• 7 hits
• 2 runs (1 earned)
• 3 strikeouts
• 2.56 ERA

Perez kept Seattle within striking distance before handing the game over to the bullpen, which combined to secure the win.

Team Outlook

Seattle enters the final week of the regular season riding a two-game winning streak and sitting atop the ACL West standings. The Mariners’ offense came alive over the weekend, while the pitching staff continued to deliver in key situations as the club positioned itself for a postseason berth.

With only three games remaining, Seattle controls its own destiny in one of the tightest division races in the Arizona Complex League.

Upcoming Schedule

The Mariners enter the final week of the regular season with three crucial games remaining:

• July 21: @ ACL Dodgers — Camelback Ranch (Glendale, AZ)
• July 22: vs. ACL Royals — Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria, AZ)
• July 23: vs. ACL Brewers — Peoria Sports Complex (Peoria, AZ)

Seattle opens the week with a trip to Camelback Ranch before returning home for what could prove to be a decisive showdown with the Royals before closing the regular season against the Brewers.