On May 21, the Seattle Mariners triumphed over the Chicago White Sox with a close score of 6-5, thanks to Leody Taveras' decisive two-run homer in the eighth inning. The Mariners showcased their power with contributions from Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh, advancing their impressive record to 5-1 on a 10-game road trip. The White Sox, despite home runs from Tim Elko, Lenyn Sosa, and Joshua Palacios, faced another defeat, marking their sixth loss in seven games. Mariners pitcher Casey Legumina secured the victory, with Andres Munoz earning his league-leading 16th save.
Trailing 5-4, Seattle's Rowdy Tellez led off the eighth with a single to left off reliever Mike Vasil (2-2) and advanced to second when the ball rolled under the glove of outfielder Michael A. Taylor. Taveras, claimed off waivers from Texas on May 6, hit the next pitch over the wall in right-center for his first homer with the Mariners.
Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh also went deep for the American League West-leading Mariners, who improved to 5-1 on their 10-game trip.
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