Tough Loss for the M's
Well, Mariners fans, this one stings a bit. Our boys in blue took on the Minnesota Twins, and unfortunately, came up empty with a final score of 2-0 in favor of the Twins. Despite some strong efforts from our lineup, we just couldn’t seem to get those runs on the board. Let's dive into how this game unfolded.
Pitching Duel Keeps It Close
Our pitching staff kept us in the game early on, matching zeros with Minnesota through the first five innings. However, it was the 6th inning that shifted momentum. After a leadoff single by Byron Buxton and later a crucial RBI single from Willi Castro, the Twins scored their first run. Then came the 7th inning when Kody Clemens hit a solo homer, pushing the Twins’ lead to 2-0. Our pitchers gave a valiant effort, but the Twins capitalized just enough.Mariners Offense Falls Short
Offensively, it was a frustrating day for our Mariners. Julio Rodríguez got hit by pitch and even managed to steal second in the first inning, giving us an early baserunning threat. Unfortunately, we just couldn't bring him, or any other baserunners in. The Twins’ defense was on point and held us to a shutout. A special mention for Randy Arozarena, who had a few great looks at the plate, but ultimately, the Twins’ bullpen shut us down.Chin up, Mariners! We’ve got plenty of season left, and you know we’ll be right back in the thick of it. Let’s come back stronger and show those Twins what we’re made of next time!

Scoreboard for Mariners @ Twins (June 25th, 2025)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |