Julio Rodríguez’s go-ahead three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning sent the Texas Rangers packing, stunning them in a tight 4-3 Mariners win. Our guys wrapped up their penultimate homestand of the regular season with that absolute gem at T-Mobile Park, a much-needed shot of pure adrenaline as we head into the season’s final stretch.
Hancock’s Return and a Tough Trade Miss
In some news from the bullpen, Emerson Hancock finally threw a session on Wednesday. That’s his first baseball action since landing on the injured list back in late August, and man, we’ve missed him out there. He’s still hopeful to make it back this season, which would be huge, even if it’s in a relief role. We’ll take any arm we can get to close out this year strong. Speaking of things we need to close out strong, Patrick Dubuque at Baseball Prospectus dropped a tough truth bomb: our Mariners are at the very bottom of the list when it comes to teams getting negative WAR from their trade deadline acquisitions. It’s a bummer, but not exactly a shocker when you look at how Taylor Ward’s performance cratered after the move. That one stings, no doubt.
Across the League and What’s Next
Meanwhile, around the league, there’s some interesting stuff popping off. With Shohei Ohtani hitting the injured list, the Dodgers are calling up top outfield prospect Josue De Paula, who’s making his big league debut in Miami. He’s slated for plenty of plate appearances at DH and might even see some outfield action down the stretch. On a lighter note, you know what fuels Lázaro Montes’ prodigious power? Nutella, apparently. That’s a legend in the making, right there. Also, big shoutout to the Women’s Pro Baseball League, which is establishing its culture as its inaugural season winds down, with Joelle Milholm covering it.
The Mariners are kicking off their final road trip of the regular season today, heading to West Sacramento for a three-game set. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm Pacific time. This is it, Emerald City. Every game matters now. Let’s finish this thing with some fight!
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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