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The End of the Mariners’ Batting Order Did Their Job in a Big Spot

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 24: Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with teammates after scoring on a Oakland Athletics wild pitch to end the game in the ninth inning at T-Mobile Park on July 24, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 5-4. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

The Seattle Mariners have had excellent performances this season from the top of their batting order – J.P. Crawford, Mitch Haniger, and Ty France – but the back end has struggled mightily. If you take a look at my last article detailing what Seattle needs at the Trade Deadline, you’ll see a devastating statistic that shows the Mariners have one of the highest BARISP’s (batting average with runners in scoring position) in the A.