⁠Jorge Polanco carries entire offence as Mariners edge past Angels

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 1, 2025, 00:13 IST

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Jorge Polanco played an incredible game, hitting all 5 Mariners runs in their 5-3 victory over the Angels. He has been playing at a high level and made a very intelligent adjustment to his batting stance which is serving him well while hitting. Fans and commentators like Mark DeRosa are extolling his virtues for both his home run power and intelligent modifications. If Jorge Polanco continues at this rate, he can be a big factor in the Mariners' success this year.

⁠Jorge Polanco carries entire offence as Mariners edge past Angels (Image Source: X)

Jorge Polanco had a great game for the Seattle Mariners. In their win against the Los Angeles Angels, he brought in all five runs for his team. It was a special game for him and a huge assist for the Mariners. Jorge Polanco has started the season strong, and the fans and pundits are taking note of the shift in how he plays. One major adjustment? He has shut down his batting stance, and it's going incredibly well.

Jorge Polanco's bat powers Mariners to victory

The Mariners required offense, and Jorge Polanco provided them with all of it. In the match against the Angels, he was the sole Mariners player to drive home runs. He ended up on five RBIs (runs batted in), and those were the only runs the team ran in the victory.

Jorge Polanco has been on fire at the plate lately. He appears confident, and his hits are solid and timely. His five RBIs indicate how much he is worth to this lineup currently. Fans were excited to see him come through, particularly when the rest of the team wasn't doing much.
Fans and journalists cheered Jorge Polanco's play on social media. Other people are already referring to him as the team's most crucial player for this month. The victory assisted the Mariners in remaining competitive in the challenging AL West.

Jorge Polanco's new stance brings big results

Baseball analyst and former player Mark DeRosa picked up on something unusual about Jorge Polanco's swing this season. He indicated that Jorge Polanco adjusted his batting stance slightly, he now stands more "closed off." That is, his front foot is directed more toward the plate.
This change allows him to see the ball better and remain more balanced. It's a clever thing that many good hitters do to get better. Mark DeRosa explained that the change is allowing Jorge Polanco to hit the ball harder and more frequently.
It's apparent Jorge Polanco is giving it all on the field, and it's working out. If he continues hitting this way, he might be one of the best hitters in the league this year. Mariners fans have every right to be thrilled.
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