Leo Rivas' 10th-inning single lifts Mariners past Cubs 6-5

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Leo Rivas' 10th-inning single lifts Mariners past Cubs 6-5
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Leo Rivas delivered an RBI single in the 10th inning, securing a 6-5 win for the Seattle Mariners against the Chicago Cubs on August 21. The Mariners had a strong start with Cal Raleigh's three-run homer and an early lead. The Cubs fought back, with Alex Bregman hitting two homers, including a tying shot in the ninth. Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong also contributed a leadoff home run in the first inning. The Mariners' Seranthony Domínguez secured the win with a scoreless 10th inning. Seattle's next game features a major league debut by Kade Anderson.

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  • Rivas' two-out single scored Randy Arozarena from third in the 10th.
  • Bregman hit two homers for the Cubs, including a ninth-inning equalizer.
  • The Mariners improve to 61-68, four games back in the AL West.
  • Cubs hold a five-game lead in the NL wild card race at 74-55.
  • Kade Anderson is set to make his MLB debut for Seattle.
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Leo Rivas had an RBI single in the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Rivas, who pitch ran for Taylor Ward in the eighth, lined a two-out single to center off Ryan Zeferjahn (4-4) to score automatic runner Randy Arozarena from third. Seranthony Domínguez (5-3) threw a scoreless 10th, leaving a runner stranded at third.

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