Northwest Sports Update Former rival helps Mariners rally, district prep baseball gets underway in Whatcom County and more

The Seattle Mariners rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Oakland Athletics 6-5, marking their ninth consecutive series win. After trailing by five runs entering the fifth inning, the Mariners responded with Ben Williamson's RBI double and Rowdy Tellez's 3-run homer to close the gap. Leody Taveras, who was recently claimed off waivers from the Texas Rangers, played a pivotal role by driving in the tying run and later scoring the winning run on a double from Dylan Moore. The win extends the Mariners' impressive streak, as they have claimed victory in eight of their last ten games and now hold a three-game lead over the Athletics in the AL West standings. JP Crawford's single extended his hitting streak to 15 games, while Bryan Woo faced challenges on the mound, allowing five runs over six innings.

Andres Munoz secured the game with his 13th save of the season. The Mariners have a scheduled day off before returning home to play the Toronto Blue Jays, where they will seek to achieve their tenth consecutive series win. This win not only highlights the Mariners' resilience but also reinforces their position in the playoff race.