Tough Battle Ends in Extra Innings Heartbreak for Seattle 
What a rollercoaster game! Our beloved Seattle Mariners gave it their all but fell short in a gut-wrenching 11-inning affair against the Texas Rangers, losing 6-4. The drama unfolded as both teams refused to back down, taking us on a nail-biting journey where every pitch had us at the edge of our seats.Early Game Struggles
The game started as a pitcher's duel, with both teams scoreless through the first two innings. Our offense struggled to get going against the opposing pitcher, with Randy Arozarena, Cal Raleigh, and Julio Rodríguez unable to register hits early on. It wasn't until the third inning that the Rangers jumped ahead, as Kyle Higashioka launched a two-run homer. In the fourth, our Mariners couldn't capitalize on opportunities, and the score remained 0-2.A Tug of War in Later Innings 
Our Mariners rallied in the sixth inning when a series of crucial plays tied the game. J.P. Crawford hit a ground rule double and eventually scored on a disengagement violation. Julio Rodríguez brought Randy Arozarena home with a scorching double, evening things at 2-2. As tension mounted, Josh Naylor's heads-up base running put him in scoring position, but we couldn't grab the lead. The game remained tied into extra innings.Extra Inning Drama and Heartbreak 
Heading into the 10th inning, Rangers nudged ahead with Higashioka scoring, adding two more for a 4-2 lead. Down but not out, Randy Arozarena struck a massive 424-foot homer in the bottom of the 10th to once again tie the game! Sadly, the elation was short-lived when the Rangers responded in the 11th to seal the win at 6-4.Despite the loss, our Mariners showed tremendous resilience, especially with standout performances from Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodríguez. Though it hurts, games like these teach our guys valuable lessons on the path to greatness. Let's cheer them on next time!
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Mariners (August 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 1 |