Tough Loss at Home: Mariners Fall to Cubs
It was a grim evening for Mariners fans as the Seattle Mariners faced off against the Chicago Cubs at home, resulting in a 4-1 defeat. The energy was high at the start, with hopes that our Mariners would clinch the win. Unfortunately, despite a promising start and putting up a fierce fight, things didn't pan out as we had hoped.
Early Game Drama
The game started off strong with both teams holding their own, keeping the score tied at 0-0 through the first inning. Our pitcher’s trio of strikeouts against Happ, Suzuki, and Bellinger was a highlight, setting the stage for what seemed like it could be a pitcher’s duel. The Mariners managed to even the score at 1-1 by the bottom of the 2nd inning, thanks to Luis Urías’s clutch double, driving in Mitch Haniger for our lone run.
Mid-Game Struggles
However, the tide began to turn in the top of the 3rd when Suzuki delivered a solo home run, putting the Cubs ahead. This marked the beginning of a series of frustrations for the Mariners, as we struggled to capitalize on opportunities. The 7th inning added salt to the wound with a homer by Busch, stretching the Cubs' lead. Our boys tried to rally in the bottom of the innings, putting men on base but just couldn’t manage to bring them home.
A Challenging Conclusion
Entering the final innings trailing 3-1, we needed a spark that unfortunately never came. The Cubs extended their lead to 4-1 in the top of the 8th with Amaya's homer. Despite our Mariners showing grit, the Cubs’ bullpen effectively silenced our bats through the end of the game. Cal Raleigh did manage a single in the 9th giving us a glimmer of hope, but it wasn't enough to mount a comeback.Looking Ahead
Tonight's game was tough, but we're still behind our Seattle Mariners 100%! The energy and effort were there, but the baseball gods just didn’t seem to be in our corner. We’re looking forward to bouncing back in the next game with the incredible talent on our roster. Let's keep our heads up, support our team, and get ready to cheer them on for the next match! Go Mariners!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Mariners (April 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |