Mariners Secure 6-5 Victory Over Cubs in Extra Innings
The Seattle Mariners achieved a 6-5 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night, winning in the bottom of the 10th inning during the first game of a three-game interleague series.
Leo Rivas delivered the decisive hit with a single that brought home the winning run after two outs. The Mariners had previously fallen behind 3-0 in the first inning but rallied with a three-run homer from Cal Raleigh and an unearned run later in the game.
Despite the loss, the Cubs remain in a strong position in the National League wild-card standings, holding a five-game lead. The game also featured notable performances from Alex Bregman, who hit two home runs for the Cubs, and Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock, who struck out six batters over 5 2/3 innings.
