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The gist
Mariners beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings on Leo Rivas' RBI single.
Seattle's late comeback and extra-inning win highlight their playoff push.
Background
The Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs played a three-game series in Seattle from August 21-23, 2026. The Mariners won the first two games in dramatic fashion, including a 6-5 extra-inning victory on Friday and a 5-4 walk-off win on Saturday. The Cubs then routed the Mariners 19-2 in the series finale. The series was part of the Mariners' push to stay competitive in the AL West, where they were 63-69 after the series.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Mariners beat Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings on Leo Rivas' RBI single, after Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer to tie it in the second.
- Aug 22, 2026Mariners win again 5-4 on Randy Arozarena's two-run walk-off homer in the ninth, after scoring three runs with two outs.
- Aug 23, 2026Cubs rout Mariners 19-2, with Ian Happ hitting a grand slam and the Cubs scoring nine runs in the eighth inning.
Who’s saying what
- Cubs
- Cubs' 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position was their worst this season, costing them the game.
- Mariners
- Mariners' late comebacks and extra-inning win show resilience in their playoff push.