Billy Wagner's counterpart on the Seattle Mariners, reliever Andrés Muñoz, remains unscathed following a heated episode in Baltimore.
Mariners Clinch Victory Despite Closer's Health Scare in Baltimore
In a thrilling turn of events, the Seattle Mariners managed to secure a 1-0 win against the Baltimore Orioles, despite a late-game drama involving their closer, Andrés Muñoz.
The game, played under the sweltering heat of Baltimore, with the first pitch temperature at 87 degrees, saw Muñoz struggling to cope with the conditions. The heat and humidity on the East Coast seemed to take a toll on the Mariners' closer, who expressed concerns about his ability to finish the game.
During the ninth inning, Muñoz found himself in a precarious situation, needing attention from the team's trainer and manager after feeling lightheaded and dizzy. This was not the first time Muñoz has experienced such issues in Baltimore. A similar incident occurred in late June of 2023.
Despite his condition, Muñoz took the delay to gather his senses and avoid any potential mistakes. He was given salt tablets to help him cope, which seemed to improve his condition.
The Mariners' victory extended their winning streak to eight games, a testament to the team's resilience. Tim Booth, a reporter covering the event in Baltimore, noted that home plate umpire Mike Muchlinski allowed extra time for Muñoz to recover.
Ryan Mountcastle came close to turning the tables for the Orioles, with a potential three-run homer, but he pulled it foul. In the end, it was Mountcastle who ended the game for Muñoz, with a groundout.
Muñoz, who admitted he is not used to the weather in Baltimore, apologised for the delay caused by his condition. He also expressed concern about his recurring issues in the city. Despite the setback, the Mariners closer remained optimistic, looking forward to future games.
As the Mariners continue their journey, the team and their fans will be hoping for a healthier and more comfortable Muñoz in the coming games.
Weather conditions in Baltimore were sweltering during the Mariners' victory, with the first pitch temperature at 87 degrees. Despite feeling lightheaded and dizzy in Baltimore's humid weather, Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz managed to gather his senses and secure the win. The weather has been a recurring issue for Muñoz, who admitted he's not used to it. In a city known for sports teams like the Seahawks and the Kraken, the Seattle Mariners' impressive resilience in baseball was the talk of the town.
