The Seattle Mariners fell 22-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Aug. 18, a lopsided loss that underscores their disappointing campaign. Despite holding a 59-67 record, the Mariners sit four games out of first place in the AL West and three games from a wild card spot. Their superstar slugger is batting .157, and the team has been outscored by 45 runs on the season.
Manager Dan Wilson's decisions accelerated the collapse. With the score 1-0 in the fifth inning, Wilson kept starter Bryce Miller in the game as Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer. Position player Leo Rivas later gave up nine runs in the eighth, including two that scored after center fielder Julio Rodriguez lost track of outs and threw the ball into the stands.
The Mariners have lost eight of their last 11 games, a stretch that reflects a team lacking urgency despite lingering playoff hopes. The disparity between preseason expectations following their 2025 World Series run and this year's performance has left the franchise searching for answers.
