Mariners host Cubs as Hancock takes the mound in Seattle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:08 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Seattle Mariners face the Chicago Cubs at T-Mobile Park on August 21, 2026, with first pitch set for 7:10 PDT. The Mariners look to bounce back after a challenging road trip, currently holding a -46 run differential. Emerson Hancock, coming off a strong performance with seven innings pitched and eight strikeouts, will pitch for Seattle against Matthew Boyd, who has had an underwhelming season following a career year in 2025. The game is crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning.
- •Mariners hold a -46 run differential.
- •Emerson Hancock pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts in his last outing.
- •Cubs are contending for the NL's first wild card spot.
- •Matthew Boyd is seeking to bounce back from a disappointing season.
- •First pitch scheduled for 7:10 PDT.
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