Baseball team's lengthy victory stretch concludes with opposing team's walkoff triumph
The Seattle Mariners' eight-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The game was attended by 17,290 spectators, who witnessed a closely contested matchup between the two teams.
The Mariners had a strong start, with Julio Rodriguez leading off the 7th inning with a triple and scoring on a single by Josh Naylor. Naylor's RBI increased his total to 10 in the 17 games since being acquired by the M's. However, the Orioles responded in the bottom of the inning, with Naylor scoring on a ground out, making the score 3-2.
Thunderstorms caused a one-hour, 40-minute delay before the first pitch, but the game resumed with intensity. In the top of the 9th inning, Rodriguez singled, Eugenio Suarez walked, and the two pulled off a double steal. Unfortunately for the Mariners, their comeback attempt was thwarted as Matt Brash gave up a two-out single and a double, allowing the winning run for the Orioles.
Logan Gilbert, who had one of the stronger starts this season by the Mariners, pitched into the 7th inning for only the 4th time in his 17 starts. Over his last 7 starts, Brandon Rogers has allowed only 6 earned runs in 47 1/3 innings, but on this night, he struggled, allowing the go-ahead run in the 9th inning.
Dan Wilson, the M's manager, acknowledged the Orioles' ability to score off the bullpen. "We just couldn't hold on in the end," Wilson said. The loss dropped the Mariners one game back after the Astros knocked off Boston at home.
Despite the loss, the Mariners have shown resilience, bouncing back from their five-game losing streak which ended on August 22, 2025, when they beat the Athletics 3-2[1][2]. As they look ahead, they will aim to regain their winning form and maintain their position in the AL West standings[2][4].
[1] - Source for the information about the Mariners beating the Athletics on August 22, 2025. [2] - Source for the information about the Mariners' position in the AL West standings around this time. [4] - Source for the information about the Mariners falling one game behind the Astros after their losing streak ended.
- The Seattle Mariners will strive to regain their winning form, mirroring their resilience after a five-game losing streak ended against the Oakland Athletics on August 22, 2025.
- Meanwhile, Seattle's new NHL team, the Kraken, might find inspiration in the Mariners' perseverance, as they too aim to make their mark in their inaugural season.
- As the MLB season continues, baseball lovers in Seattle will have much to look forward to, with both the Mariners and Kraken promising exciting games at home.
