MLB roundup: Rookie's slam extends Mariners' win streak to 12 games

Rookie Julio Rodriguez belted a grand slam to highlight his five-RBI performance, fueling the visiting Seattle Mariners to their 12th straight victory, an 8-3 decision over the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas.

Seattle starter Robbie Ray (8-6) matched a season high by striking out 12batters. The reigning American League Cy Young Award recipient allowed three runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings to improve to 4-0