Mariners rally in 7th inning after raccoon tribute against Giants

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Mariners rally in 7th inning after raccoon tribute against Giants
Summary

The Seattle Mariners staged a comeback to tie the game 3-3 against the San Francisco Giants on July 18, 2026, with a three-run rally in the seventh inning. The momentum shifted after a man dressed as a raccoon won a unique race during the seventh-inning stretch. Cole Young's three-run homer capped the rally after two Giants pitchers struggled. The game later went into extra innings, where Dylan Smith suffered the loss while Jose Ferrer secured the win. Details about the teams' performances indicate the Mariners struggled early but capitalized on the Giants' defensive lapses.

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  • Mariners have only three hits before the seventh-inning rally.
  • Cole Young hits a pivotal three-run homer in the 7th.
  • Giants score three runs in the 6th inning, including two home runs.
  • Game goes into extra innings, with the Mariners ultimately scoring the winning run.
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  • 7:43 AMYahoo SportsMariners comeback follows strange 7th-inning tribute to local raccoon
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A viral raccoon was an omen of disaster for the SF Giants in a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Seattle Mariners

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