Mariners Moose Tracks, 9/5/21: Kyle Lewis, Francisco Lindor, and AJ Pollock

Extend Kyle Seager.

By Becca Weinberg@becca_weinberg Sep 5, 2021, 7:00am PDT

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New York Mets v Washington Nationals - Game One

In Mariners News...

What a night for Kyle Seager as he hits two three-run homers and records a season-high six RBIs, propelling the Mariners to an 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

SPLASH! pic.twitter.com/qb4tTfwE8c
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) September 5, 2021

The Mariners reinstated RHP Diego Castillo and LHP Anthony Misiewicz prior to last nights game, both of whom made relief appearances to assist in the Mariners’ win. RHP Wyatt Mills and infielder Kevin Padlo have been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.
Kyle Lewis continues working through soreness in his right knee after having his rehab assignment pushed back even farther. ($)

Around the League...

Francisco Lindor joining some elite company.

150 career homers for @Lindor12BC. pic.twitter.com/Miqmop37D8
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) September 4, 2021

LA Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks after suffering a right hamstring strain while awkwardly sliding into third base.
In the Milwaukee Brewers’ 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals last night, RHP Adrian Houser pitched the Brewers’ first shutout in seven years, ending MLB’s longest drought in between shutouts in league history.