Mariners Moose Tracks, 9/12/22: Albert Pujols, Zac Galen, and Chris Archer

Going into the off day with a series win over the reigning World Series champs.

Happy Monday! An unforgettable walk-off to take the series win last night over the Atlanta Braves brings us to an off day today before hosting the San Diego Padres to close out the homestand. Catch up on the happenings of the baseball world:

In Mariners news...

• Will be thinking about the ending of this game for a loooong time.

Around the league...

• Massive congrats to Albert Pujols who has now passed Alex Rodriguez to claim the fourth spot on the all-time home run list. History!

• In an incredible act of kindness, Pujols let the fans who caught his record-setting home run keep the ball:

• White Sox manager Tony La Russa is continuing to work back to full health, but has no timetable return to the team.

• Rest in peace to former MLB pitcher Anthony Varvaro, who was driving to a 9/11 commemoration in New York when he was killed in a car crash. Our thoughts go out to Varvaro’s family and anyone affected by the tragedy.
• The Minnesota Twins have placed RHP Chris Archer on the 15-day IL due to a pectoral injury, with the team selecting the contract of RHP Jharel Cotton to take his place on the active roster.
• Zac Galen’s scoreless inning streak comes to an end at 44 ¹⁄₃ innings , but not before breaking the Arizona Diamondback’s previous franchise record of 42 ¹⁄₃ after throwing three scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have become the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth, after beating the San Diego Padres 11-2 yesterday and improving their record to 96-43.

Becca’s picks...

• Get your own copy of the Seattle Times’ commemorative Sue Bird poster!