A recent slump has tested J.P. Crawford’s patience, but he broke out in a big way Friday night with his first career walkoff home run. "I really needed that,” he said.

SEATTLE -- J.P. Crawford hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Dominic Canzone led off the ninth with a single off closer Robert Garcia (1-6), bringing Crawford to the plate. On the third pitch Crawford saw, he sent a 95 mph fastball into the seats in right.

The Black Bears played their final series at Story Field in Longview this weekend after calling the stadium home for the past 15 years.