Mariners suffer heavy loss to Cubs in Miller's second straight start
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Seattle Mariners were defeated 19-2 by the Chicago Cubs on August 23. This marked the second consecutive game for Mariners starter Bryce Miller in which the team lost by at least 17 runs, following a 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers just days ago. The Cubs dominated the game, reflecting the ongoing struggles of the Mariners pitching staff. Seattle looks to regroup in their upcoming matches after two disheartening defeats.
- •Mariners lost 19-2 to Cubs on August 23
- •Bryce Miller faced his second straight defeat
- •Seattle lost 22-0 to Brewers before the Cubs game
- •The Mariners' pitching staff is underperforming
- •Seattle seeks to improve in upcoming games
- 2:50 AMESPN — M's crushed again in Miller start, lose 19-2 to Cubs
- 11:35 PMThe Seattle Times — Mariners suffer 2nd massive blowout in less than a week - The Seattle Times
"Mariners starter Bryce Miller lost his second straight start by at least 17 runs after the Cubs crushed Seattle 19-2, days after the M's lost 22-0 to Milwaukee.
"For the second time in as many Bryce Miller starts, the Mariners were bludgeoned by a NL Central team, this time in an embarrassing 19-2 defeat to the Cubs.
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External links- ESPNAug 24, 2026, 2:50 AMM's crushed again in Miller start, lose 19-2 to Cubs
Mariners starter Bryce Miller lost his second straight start by at least 17 runs after the Cubs crushed Seattle 19-2, days after the M's lost 22-0 to Milwaukee.
- The Seattle TimesAug 23, 2026, 11:35 PMMariners suffer 2nd massive blowout in less than a week - The Seattle Times
For the second time in as many Bryce Miller starts, the Mariners were bludgeoned by a NL Central team, this time in an embarrassing 19-2 defeat to the Cubs.
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