Northwest Sports Update Mariners win key divisional series, Seahawks drop starting TE, Storm star makes All-Star history and more

Bellingham, WALocal News

In a key divisional matchup, the Seattle Mariners host the Milwaukee Brewers tonight, seeking to end the Brewers' impressive 10-game winning streak. The Mariners are coming off a strong series against the Houston Astros, where they clinched two out of three games, with Cole Young's walk-off hit in Saturday's 11-inning game serving as a highlight. Despite their recent success, Seattle was unable to complete a sweep, suffering an 11-3 defeat in the series finale yesterday. The Mariners currently sit four games behind the Astros in the AL West standings, making this game essential for their playoff aspirations. Coverage begins at 5:30 PM, with the first pitch set for 6:40 PM on KPUG, featuring George Kirby as the starting pitcher.

In other local sports news, the Bellingham Bells secured a victory over the Victoria HarbourCats, while the Seattle Seahawks released tight end Noah Fant. The Seattle Sounders continue their unbeaten streak, and Skylar Diggins made WNBA All-Star history with a triple-double. Local sports teams are in a pivotal phase of their respective seasons, impacting the community's engagement with sports.

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