Grey Zabel, the Seattle Seahawks' first-round draft pick, embraced his new celebrity status by throwing the first pitch for the Seattle Mariners at their game against the Minnesota Twins. A delightful moment for Zabel, it was just one of many 'firsts' in his transition from college football to the NFL. Despite Zabel's excitement, the game ended on a sour note for the Mariners, whose bullpen faltered dramatically, allowing the Twins to rally and ultimately win 12-6.

Star catcher Cal Raleigh showcased his power, hitting two home runs, the latter contributing to a 6-3 lead. However, the Mariners' All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz, who had been flawless for the season, unexpectedly gave up three runs in the ninth as the Twins clawed back to tie the game. Seattle's struggles continued with a disastrous tenth inning, marking their seventh loss in their last ten games and dropping them from first in the AL West.