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Mariners struggle offensively in 4-1 loss to Rays at T-Mobile Park

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Mariners struggle offensively in 4-1 loss to Rays at T-Mobile Park
Summary

The Seattle Mariners lost 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at T-Mobile Park, completing a three-game sweep. The Mariners started strong with a lead-off triple from Taylor Ward, scoring an early run via Cole Young's RBI single. However, the Rays responded with four unanswered runs, including a two-RBI double from Liam Hicks in the sixth inning. This defeat marks the Mariners' lowest point this season, falling to seven games below.500. They have lost five of their last six games and face a challenging road trip beginning with the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Mariners swept by Rays, marking season's worst record.
  • •Taylor Ward triples to open the game, scoring first run.
  • •Rays tie the game with an RBI single from Yandy Diaz.
  • •Cedric Mullins gives Rays the lead with an RBI single.
  • •Liam Hicks' double adds two runs for the Rays in the sixth.
Latest Updates
  • 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Offense Looks Lifeless in 4-1 Loss to Tampa Bay Rays
  • 11:01 PMThe Seattle Times — Mariners reach new low in sweep by Rays to close homestand - The Seattle Times
What they're saying
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A listless showing from a punchless lineup gave way to another hopeless finish, as the Mariners were swept by the Rays, 4-1, to drop to a season-worst seven games under .500.

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The Mariners were swept against the Rays and fell to a season-worst seven games below .500

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