Northwest Sports Update Ms seek fourth straight win, Storm play regular season finale with playoffs on the line, 49ers injuries pile up and more

The Mariners seek their fourth consecutive victory tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals after a 4-2 win in last night's series opener. Josh Naylor's pivotal 2-run double helped propel the Mariners to victory, while Bryan Woo recorded nine strikeouts, improving his record to 13 wins this season. Currently, the Mariners sit two games behind the Astros in the AL West with just 18 games remaining in the season. Meanwhile, the Storm battle for a playoff spot in their regular season finale against the Golden State Valkyries, holding a game and a half lead over the Los Angeles Sparks for the eighth and final playoff position.

The Storm are only a game behind the Indiana Fever for the seventh seed, making tonight's game crucial. In NFL news, the 49ers have placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Additionally, quarterback Brock Purdy may also miss time due to injuries sustained in the recent game. The 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody after his missed field goals in their season opener against the Seahawks.