Julio Rodriguez faces backlash after error in Mariners' 22-0 loss to Brewers
Fox News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:47 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Julio Rodriguez committed a critical error during the Seattle Mariners' 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on August 18. In the eighth inning with the score at 19-0, Rodriguez caught a fly ball but mistakenly threw it into the stands, leading to an additional nine runs for Milwaukee. The Mariners' defense struggled throughout the game, allowing the Brewers to tie the record for the most lopsided shutout in MLB history. Rodriguez ended the night with no hits in four at-bats. The Mariners, currently third in the AL West, have a record of 59-67 and are scheduled for a rematch against the Brewers on August 19.
- •Rodriguez made a throwing error during an 8th inning at-bat.
- •Milwaukee scored nine runs in the eighth inning.
- •Seattle's record stands at 59-67 in the AL West.
- •Rodriguez has a.256 batting average this season.
- •Mariners and Brewers play again on August 19.
- 3:43 PMFox News — Julio Rodriguez's inexcusable gaffe in center field is perfect microcosm of Mariners 22-0 loss to Brewers - Fox News
- 10:47 AMYahoo Sports — “Absolutely Inexcusable”;”Should Be DFA’d” – MLB Fans Slam Julio Rodriguez After ‘Unacceptable’ Error In Mariners’ 22-0 Loss To Brewers
"Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez made a careless defensive mistake in the team’s 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Tuesday night’s series opener in Milwaukee. In the eighth inning with the score at 19-0, Christian Yelich came out to bat for Milwaukee with the bases loaded and one out, facing position player Leo Rivas, who was brought in to pitch in a game that was effectively decided.
"Julio Rodriguez tossed a ball to fans thinking it was the third out, but it was only the second, allowing two Brewers runners to score in the blowout.
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External links- Fox NewsAug 19, 2026, 3:43 PMJulio Rodriguez's inexcusable gaffe in center field is perfect microcosm of Mariners 22-0 loss to Brewers - Fox News
Julio Rodriguez tossed a ball to fans thinking it was the third out, but it was only the second, allowing two Brewers runners to score in the blowout.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:47 AM“Absolutely Inexcusable”;”Should Be DFA’d” – MLB Fans Slam Julio Rodriguez After ‘Unacceptable’ Error In Mariners’ 22-0 Loss To Brewers
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez made a careless defensive mistake in the team’s 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Tuesday night’s series opener in Milwaukee. In the eighth inning with the score at 19-0, Christian Yelich came out to bat for Milwaukee with the bases loaded and one out, facing position player Leo Rivas, who was brought in to pitch in a game that was effectively decided.
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