Harry Ford delivered his first MLB moment as a pinch-hit walk-off sacrifice fly in the 12th, capping Seattle’s 7-6 win over the Angels. Ford entered as an emergency catcher and hit the game-winner on the first pitch he saw, driving in the baserunner from third after a bases-loaded situation with no outs. The victory gives Seattle a six-game win streak and keeps them tied with Houston atop the AL West.

Key late shifts featured Mike Trout’s fifth-inning homer, J.P. Crawford’s tying hit in the 11th, and Polanco’s go-ahead run-responder before Ford’s heroics. The upcoming three-game set in Houston on Sept. 19–21 looms large in the division race, adding extra urgency for fantasy managers tracking Mariners’ depth and Ford’s role as a potential piece off the bench or in spot duty.

Leo Rivas delivered a walk-off blast in the 13th, lifting Seattle to a 4-2 win and a five-game win streak to pull within one game of Houston in the AL West. The Mariners leaned on a bullpen that bridged 8.1 scoreless innings behind a fatigued starter, with Carlos Vargas, Gabe Speier, Caleb Ferguson, Jose Castillo, Luke Jackson and Emerson Hancock each contributing pivotal frames to reach extra innings.

Seattle finally broke through after a tense, late-innings standoff. Jorge Polanco started the 11th with a leadoff hit, scoring the tying run and setting the stage for a rally that finally culminated in Rivas pulling a hanging slider 361 feet into the right-field stands. The defense sharpened late, Crawford flashing on several diving plays and the infield turning crucial double plays to preserve the advantage until the 13th.

Rivas, recalled when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, has embraced a versatile role, providing eye discipline, baserunning, and defensive flexibility across the infield. With the Mariners desperately needing wins down the stretch, his bunting drill paid off in dramatic style, cementing Seattle’s closing push and yielding another reminder of the depth Seattle is counting on in the final grind of the season.

Seattle clings to a wild-card spot as they head to Atlanta for game 2. Victor Robles returns from suspension and starts in right; Leo Rivas has been scorching since recall (3-for-4 with a walk, a double and a homer, wRC+ 148); Josh Naylor returns after Friday’s absence; Jorge Polanco DHs, just shy of 450 plate appearances to trigger a contract option. Bryce Miller takes the mound for Seattle, aiming to build on a solid six-inning, two-run outing in Cleveland.

Tonight’s result could shift the playoff race with the Astros–Rangers clash in Arlington up the slate. Fantasy managers should monetize Robles’s speed, Rivas’s hot bat, Naylor’s power, Polanco’s lineup flexibility, and Miller’s recent trend as Seattle fights to stay afloat in a crowded race.

The Seattle Mariners have made a notable roster move by promoting infielder Cole Young from Triple-A Tacoma ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Twins. Young, a former No. 21 overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft, has demonstrated impressive performance in the Pacific Coast League, boasting a .277 batting average and an .853 OPS this season. His standout month of May saw him hit an impressive .366, punctuated by 10 doubles and five home runs.

In a corresponding move, the Mariners reinstated right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller from the injured list, who is set to start, while optioning infielder Leo Rivas and right-hander Casey Legumina back to Tacoma. Additionally, right-hander Will Klein has been designated for assignment. Young's promotion reflects the Mariners' commitment to integrating young talent into their roster as they continue to compete in the AL West.