Mariners lose game, umpire, maybe Cal Raleigh in extras
Lookout Landing • • sports
Key Points:
- Bryce Miller returned from the injured list with his best-ever fastball velocity, averaging 97.6 mph over 5 1/3 innings, marking a significant recovery from previous velocity drops due to injuries.
- Despite Miller's solid pitching, the Mariners lost a close, extra-innings game 4-3 to the Astros, snapping their nine-game winning streak against Houston.
- Cal Raleigh exited the game in the ninth inning with a hip injury after awkward plays, raising concerns about his health as he has been battling general soreness and recent struggles at the plate.
- The Mariners' offense showed resilience but failed to produce a big hit to secure the win, while reliever Andrés Muñoz delivered a standout performance with three strikeouts in the ninth inning.
- Mariners manager Dan Wilson described Raleigh’s injury as precautionary, with further updates expected; Jhonny Pereda may be called up as a potential replacement if Raleigh requires time on the injured list.