Seattle Mariners Suffer Heavy Defeat Against Cubs

The Seattle Mariners endured a tough week, culminating in a 19-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. This game featured two grand slams and three position players pitching, with Julio Rodríguez notably causing a pitch clock violation by throwing baseballs into the crowd during the sixth inning.

This latest defeat follows a staggering 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers earlier in the week, which tied the record for the largest shutout in modern MLB history. In both games, starting pitcher Bryce Miller struggled, allowing six earned runs against the Cubs and five against the Brewers, raising questions about his position in the rotation.

Despite these setbacks, the Mariners remain in contention for the AL West title, sitting three games behind the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. With only four teams in the American League holding winning records, the possibility of a division winner with a losing record looms as the season approaches its final stretch.