On August 9th, the Seattle Mariners pulled off a dramatic series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, thanks to a walk-off single from third baseman Eugenio Suarez. The Mariners had trailed the Pirates for much of the game, but Suarez’s hit in the bottom of the ninth inning allowed them to come away with the victory.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Pirates taking an early lead in the first inning. The Mariners responded with two runs in the bottom of the second, but the Pirates answered back with a run in the top of the third. The Mariners then scored two more runs in the bottom of the third to take a 4-2 lead.
The Pirates then scored three runs in the top of the fourth to take a 5-4 lead. The Mariners were able to tie it up in the bottom of the sixth, but the Pirates scored again in the top of the seventh to retake the lead. The Mariners then tied it up again in the bottom of the eighth, setting up Suarez’s dramatic walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth.
Suarez’s hit was a line drive to right field that allowed two runners to score and give the Mariners the 7-6 victory. It was his first walk-off hit of his career and it gave the Mariners a much-needed series win against a tough opponent.
The Mariners have been struggling this season, but this win was a reminder that they can still pull off dramatic victories when they need them most. Suarez’s walk-off single was a key moment in their season and it will be remembered for years to come.
