Mariners Show Struggles Despite Early Spark 
As a die-hard Seattle Mariners fan, today's game against the Phillies was tough to watch, despite the early excitement. We kicked off with a promising start when Julio RodrÃguez hit a fantastic homer to left field in the first inning!
That solo shot had me believing this could be another great competition. Unfortunately, the Phillies quickly leveled the score after Trea Turner's triple and Kyle Schwarber's sacrifice fly. By the end of the first inning, the score was tied at 1-1.Momentum Slipped Away as Phillies Gained Ground 
The game got increasingly challenging for the Mariners as the innings progressed. Eugenio Suárez, despite a bright moment with a homer in the seventh inning, struggled at the plate along with most of our roster. Strikeouts kept coming, and our inability to capitalize on opportunities left us frustrated. Our opponents took advantage of every chance they got, with Max Kepler's home run and Turner consistently getting on base. It was tough to see the Mariners find themselves trailing deeper and deeper. The bottom of the seventh was particularly painful as the Phillies opened the floodgates and scored five runs, extending their lead to 8-2. The momentum was definitely against us, and the Seattle spirit momentarily dampened.
Endgame Struggles and Lessons for Tomorrow 
The Phillies weren't done yet as they delivered the final blow in the eighth inning with Schwarber's two-run homer, cementing their dominant 11-2 victory. We did see Julio RodrÃguez double in the ninth, showing that some fight remained, but ultimately, the Mariners fell short. The bullpen's efforts were extraordinary under pressure, but it was a day where not everything came together. Let's keep our heads up, cheer our players as always, and hope for a rebound in the next game! We'll see you out on the field tomorrow, Mariners fans.
Let's keep showing our support for the boys in navy and teal—Go Mariners!Scoreboard for Mariners @ Phillies (August 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 |