Seattle Mariners lose late lead in 5-3 defeat to Minnesota Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Seattle Mariners lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on August 1 at T-Mobile Park, unable to maintain an early lead. Seattle led for most of the game but collapsed in the late innings, allowing three runs in the seventh and eighth innings. Cal Raleigh and Cole Young provided early offense with runs batted in, but the Mariners couldn't capitalize with runners in scoring position. Jose A. Ferrer’s and Eduard Bazardo’s struggles from the bullpen contributed to the late-game issues. Seattle's next chance to even the series comes on August 2, with Logan Gilbert on the mound.
- •Mariners held a lead for six innings before late-game collapse.
- •Cal Raleigh hit a two-RBI ground-rule double in the first inning.
- •Cole Young added a solo homer in the second inning.
- •Jose A. Ferrer allowed a game-tying home run in the seventh.
- •The series continues August 2 with Logan Gilbert starting.
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Fall Flat Late in 5-3 Loss to Minnesota Twins
"The Mariners were unable to maintain their early advantage and suffered a late-game collapse against the Twins.
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