Randy Arozarena Steals the Spotlight from Kade Anderson in Seattle

Yesterday was Kade Anderson Day in Seattle.

The top pitching prospect in MLB, who had an outstanding season in Double-A, was called up by the Mariners to make his Major League debut.

Cal Raleigh even understood the significance of the moment, choosing not to wear his colorful bib (from Players' Weekend) behind home plate.

Why? So the young man wouldn't have to watch the highlights of his first career game with a catcher who stood out. #Class

In the end, Anderson still pitched well, even if he wasn't perfect. In 5.2 innings of work, he allowed three runs to the Cubs' batters.

He left the mound to a standing ovation from the crowd in Seattle.

Even though his team was trailing 3-2 when he left the game, he didn't take the loss.

Why? Because the Mariners didn't lose.

Randy Arozarena, in fact, took matters into his own hands. He hit a home run on the very first pitch of the game (for his team), stole a home run on defense…

And he hit a walk-off home run (to make it 5-4) in the bottom of the ninth.

This helped the Mariners, who are in the thick of the playoff race. They're currently three games behind the Astros (and two behind the Rangers) in the West.

And in the wild-card race, they can't afford to drop any games either. Yesterday's win brings the Mariners within two games of the playoffs.

• The standings in the National League.

• Kyle Schwarber has 38 home runs.

• What a win for the Red Sox.

• Casey Mize is injured.

• Tarik Skubal's first win in L.A.

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