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Mariners Score 7 in First Two Innings, Hang on to Even Series Against Brewers with 7-5 Victory
Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward drove in two runs each as Seattle scored seven times in the first two innings.
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5, bouncing back from a historic 22-0 loss. The victory keeps Seattle relevant in the American League playoff hunt.
Falling 22-0 to Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, Seattle suffered its worst loss in franchise history. The blowout matched the largest shutout win in MLB's modern era since 1900.
Starter Logan Gilbert earned the win while Dominic Canzone and Taylor Ward drove in two runs each during a four-run first inning. Closer Andres Munoz recorded his 100th career save with a perfect ninth.
Despite recent struggles, the Mariners remain in the American League playoff hunt. FanGraphs estimates the team holds a 23.1% chance of winning the division and a 7.4% chance to snag the final wild card spot.
George Kirby pitches for Seattle against Milwaukee's Robert Gasser on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at American Family Field as the three-game series concludes.