Cubs and Mariners tie game during charity-themed Players Weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners played to a dramatic finish during the Players Weekend event on August 21, 2026. The Cubs initially took a 3-0 lead, but the Mariners fought back to tie it at 5-5 after a late surge. Key moments included Cal Raleigh’s home run and Alex Bregman’s effort to tie the game with a homer in the eighth inning. The match featured unusual contributions from both teams, marking a uniquely charitable approach to the event's theme.
- •Cubs lead 3-0 early in the game.
- •Mariners rally to tie the game at 5-5.
- •Cal Raleigh and Alex Bregman hit crucial home runs.
- •Players Weekend celebrates off-field interests and charity efforts.
- •Cubs' defense contributed to Mariners' scoring opportunities.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs give Mariners a charity “win” for Players Weekend
"Players Weekend features three themes this year, celebrating off-field interests, charities and causes, and the people who helped the players succeed. The Cubs leaned into category number two tonight, giving away a game to Seattle as an act of charity. Even the 2026 Seattle Mariners can still win the occasional game they don’t deserve. It’s […]
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