Tampa Bay Rays defeat Seattle Mariners 2-1

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 at T-Mobile Park during a three-game series in August 2026. The game was highlighted by a dominant seven-inning scoreless performance from Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who recorded eight strikeouts and allowed only two hits. Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda provided the scoring for Tampa Bay with solo home runs.

Seattle's Logan Gilbert took the loss, pitching 6 2/3 innings and allowing two runs. The Mariners' offense struggled, managed only a single run via a ninth-inning home run from Julio Rodríguez. The Rays, currently leading the American League East with a 69-46 record, continue their strong season, while the Mariners (56-61) face challenges in the American League playoff race following recent injuries, including a left oblique strain to reliever Cole Wilcox.

As the Mariners celebrate their 50th anniversary, the franchise is also set to reveal a list of its 50 greatest players in history. The upcoming games in the series feature matchups between George Kirby and Griffin Jax.