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Mariners Drop Gut-Wrenching Walk-Off Heartbreaker to Athletics

Langeliers Homer Stuns Mariners in 10th Inning

Seattle Suffers Crushing Defeat in Oakland

The Seattle Mariners endured a soul-crushing 4-3 walk-off loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, June 26th, in a devastating turn of events at Oakland Coliseum.

With the game tied 3-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning, Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers launched a towering solo home run off Mariners reliever Matt Brash, sending the Oakland crowd into a frenzy and leaving Seattle stunned on the field.

The loss marked a bitter end to a hard-fought game for the Mariners, who had clawed back from a 3-1 deficit earlier in the game. However, the Athletics' late-inning heroics proved too much to overcome.

Game Recap

• The Mariners took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a solo home run by Ty France.
• The Athletics responded with three runs in the third inning, capitalizing on two walks and a fielding error by Seattle.
• The Mariners tied the game in the seventh inning with a two-run single by J.P. Crawford.
• The game remained tied 3-3 until Langeliers' walk-off home run in the 10th inning.

Key Statistics

• Shea Langeliers: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
• Ty France: 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI
• J.P. Crawford: 2-for-4, 2 RBI
• Mariners pitching: 10 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 5 BB, 8 K
• Athletics pitching: 10 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 11 K

Post-Game Reaction

Mariners manager Scott Servais expressed disappointment with the loss but praised his team's effort. “It's a tough one to swallow, but we have to give credit to the Athletics for a great game,” Servais said. “Our guys battled back, but it just wasn't enough tonight.”

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was thrilled with the victory, particularly Langeliers' walk-off homer. “It was a huge moment for us,” Kotsay said. “Shea is a special player, and that was a special hit.”

Next Up

The Mariners will look to bounce back from the loss when they host the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on Monday, June 27th. The Athletics will continue their homestand with a series against the Houston Astros beginning on Monday as well.