Emerson Hancock exits Mariners game with hand injury after 2 innings
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning due to a hand injury. Despite his exit, the Seattle bullpen managed to restrict the Rays to four hits for the remainder of the game. The Mariners secured an 8-2 victory at Tropicana Field. The team will monitor Hancock's condition following the win.
- •Emerson Hancock left the game in the second inning.
- •The Mariners defeated the Rays 8-2.
- •Seattle's bullpen allowed just four hits after Hancock's exit.
- •The game was played at Tropicana Field.
- •Further updates on Hancock's injury are expected.
- 2:54 AMESPN MLB — Hancock exits M's win in 2nd with bruised finger
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak
"Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer after Seattle lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning, and the Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Hancock took a 107.2 mph one-hopper off his pitching hand on his first pitch to Yandy Diaz but recovered to throw him out at first. The right-hander stayed in the game and retired Jonathan Aranda on a flyout on his second pitch before striking out Junior Caminero.
"The Mariners lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning on Sunday afternoon, but the Seattle bullpen allowed just four hits the rest of the way, en route to a convincing 8-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJul 13, 2026, 2:54 AMHancock exits M's win in 2nd with bruised finger
The Mariners lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning on Sunday afternoon, but the Seattle bullpen allowed just four hits the rest of the way, en route to a convincing 8-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:45 PMMariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak
Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer after Seattle lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning, and the Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Hancock took a 107.2 mph one-hopper off his pitching hand on his first pitch to Yandy Diaz but recovered to throw him out at first. The right-hander stayed in the game and retired Jonathan Aranda on a flyout on his second pitch before striking out Junior Caminero.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:22 AMRays defeat Guardians to level MLB playoff series
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:20 AMTicket prices to ALCS Game 5 have dropped nearly 40% since Thursday
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:19 AMRays stars come out with season on the line. ALCS is going back to Tampa Bay.
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 3:18 AMCleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays ALCS Game 4 instant reactions- MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 1:45 AM10 things to know about the Brewers before they play for their first World Series title
MLB•Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 AMRays’ Kevin Cash names his Game 4 starter after Friday’s postponement
