Seattle Mariners struggle in 8-0 loss to Detroit Tigers at home

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Seattle Mariners struggle in 8-0 loss to Detroit Tigers at home
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The Seattle Mariners faced an 8-0 defeat against the Detroit Tigers on August 5 at T-Mobile Park. This loss marked the Mariners' first game following the MLB trade deadline, during which they added outfielder Taylor Ward and reliever Seranthony Dominguez. Neither player made a significant impact, with Ward going 0-for-3 and Dominguez surrendering four earned runs in just one-third of an inning. Emerson Hancock pitched six innings but allowed four runs, three of which were earned. The Mariners managed only three hits against Detroit's starter Troy Melton and left seven runners on base. Seattle hopes to bounce back in game two of the series on August 6, with Bryan Woo taking the mound.

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  • Tigers scored five runs by the eighth inning
  • Ward and Dominguez debuted for Seattle
  • Hancock allowed four runs in six innings
  • Melton held Mariners to three hits in seven innings
  • Game two scheduled for August 6 at T-Mobile Park.
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The Mariners were unable to come out of the trade deadline strong and dropped the first of a three-game series to the Tigers.

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