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Julio Rodriguez’ three-run HR gives Mariners early ALCS Game 2 lead
The Seattle Mariners got off to a strong start in Game 2 of the American Champions League Series on Monday, courtesy of Julio Rodriguez.
The centerfielder smashed an 84 mph splitter off Trey Yesavage for a three-run homer in the top of the first inning. Yesavage’s splitter had never allowed an extra base hit before the home run, according to ESPN Research.
It marked Rodriguez’s second home run of the postseason, as Seattle looks to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
JULIO RODRÍGUEZ 3-RUN HOMER! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/LdnHOBG3P2
— MLB (@MLB) October 13, 2025
The home run was Yesavage’s first career home run allowed in his fifth career start (regular season and playoffs). Entering Monday, he had only allowed two extra base hits in 19 and one-third innings pitched.
Seattle trailed 1-0 in the first inning in Game 1 before bouncing back to win 3-1 on Sunday. The series shifts to Seattle on Wednesday.
ESPN Research contributed to this report.