Mariners End Long Losing Streak Against Dodgers

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Mariners End Long Losing Streak Against Dodgers

The Mariners beat the Dodgers 7-6, marking their first win at Dodger Stadium since June 28, 2009, and snapping a 12-game losing streak against them overall.

Seattle showed strong resilience, repeatedly coming back to take the lead, with Dominic Canzone hitting two home runs against tough lefty pitching.

Dodgers fans voiced frustration over missed opportunities and baserunning errors, particularly from Tucker, while Mariners fans praised the unexpected offensive output.

Mariners End Long Losing Streak Against Dodgers — infographic

The Mariners recently secured a 7-6 victory over the Dodgers in a closely contested game. This win marked the Mariners' first at Dodger Stadium since June 28, 2009, breaking a long losing streak against the Dodgers.

Mariners' Performance and Fan Sentiment

Resilient Comeback: The Mariners displayed significant fighting spirit, repeatedly battling back to take the lead. "I absolutely loved the fight they showed over and over to keep coming back."
Offensive Surprises: Despite struggles against other teams, the Mariners' offense, particularly Dominic Canzone, performed exceptionally well against the Dodgers' pitching. "Mariners got 7 hits, 5 runs and 4 homers off of a lefty with a 2.62 ERA, against the best team in baseball, but just lost the series to the Rangers and could barely get 4 hits against a righty with a 4.03 ERA…"
Canzone's Impact: Dominic Canzone had a standout performance with two home runs, leading some fans to question why he wasn't an everyday player earlier in the season. "We’re probably a 100 win team if Dom wasn’t platooned early in the season."

Dodgers' Struggles and Fan Frustration

Missed Opportunities: Dodgers fans expressed frustration over missed opportunities, particularly a crucial baserunning error by Tucker. "Losing games is fine but dropping games that should’ve been won is always a tough pill to swallow."
Player Performance Concerns: Several Dodgers players, including Tucker and Pages, drew criticism for their performance and approach during the game. "I want fucking answers from tucker."
Disbelief in Loss: The unexpected loss to the Mariners left some Dodgers fans in disbelief, especially given their team's usual dominance. "What a dumb fucking game."

Historical Context

Long-Awaited Win: The Mariners' victory ended a significant drought, as they hadn't won at Dodger Stadium in over 17 years. "The Mariners have won their first game at Dodger Stadium since June 28, 2009."
Dodgers' Dominance: Historically, the Dodgers have largely dominated matchups against the Mariners, with a previous streak of 12 straight wins. "They had also lost 12 straight against the Dodgers overall, small sample size but it's been very one sided."

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Pros & cons
Pros
Mariners showed strong resilience and fight to keep coming back
Dominic Canzone delivered a standout two-home-run performance
Offense succeeded against a Dodgers lefty with a strong ERA
Cons
Dodgers lost a game they felt they should have won
Key Dodgers players made frustrating baserunning errors
Mariners offense remains inconsistent given their recent struggles against the Rangers
FAQ
How long had it been since the Mariners won at Dodger Stadium?
The Mariners had not won a game at Dodger Stadium since June 28, 2009, ending a drought of over 17 years.
Why was Dominic Canzone a highlight for the Mariners?
Canzone hit two home runs in the game, leading fans to question why he was platooned earlier in the season given his strong performance.
What caused frustration among Dodgers fans?
Fans were upset about missed opportunities and specific baserunning errors from players like Tucker, feeling they gave away a game they should have won.
How had the Mariners performed against the Dodgers prior to this game?
The Mariners had lost 12 straight games against the Dodgers overall, making this win a significant upset.
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