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Rodríguez Walks Off in Return as Mariners Snap Second‑Half Scoreless Stretch

Seattle secured a 4-3, 10-inning win that halted its early second-half drought and gave the team a timely lift in the AL wild-card chase.

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Jul 18, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) hits a two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Jul 18, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Jul 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez (55) hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Julio Rodríguez, activated from the concussion injured list, delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday.
  • Cole Young broke Seattle’s 15-inning scoreless run to start the second half with a three-run, game-tying home run in the seventh off Logan Webb.
  • Both starters worked well: Bryan Woo struck out seven across six innings for the Mariners and Logan Webb lasted into the seventh for the Giants before yielding the big blow.
  • The win stopped Seattle’s two-game skid that followed a 7-0 loss the night before that left the Mariners near .500 and close to the AL wild-card pack.
  • The result gives a short-term momentum boost for Seattle’s playoff push as Boston’s recent winning streak tightens the wild-card picture and raises the urgency for teams near .500.