The Seattle Mariners have soared up the MLB standings of late. The sizzling hot streak from star outfielder Julio Rodriguez is a massive reason why.
Rodriguez has been absolutely mashing the baseball in the month of August. The 22-year-old has slashed .429/.474/.724 through 23 games in August. He’s also recorded 30 RBI and hit seven home runs in that span — including home runs in three consecutive games.
On Monday, Rodriguez became the youngest Mariners player since Ken Griffey Jr. to record a home run in three straight contests. A 21-year-old Griffey accomplished the feat in 1991 during a three-game series in August. Fittingly enough, both Mariners sluggers achieved the feat against the Oakland Athletics.