Gilbert leaves start early for Mariners and Moore's error helps Marlins win 8-4
Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert exited early due to forearm tightness after a strong start, but the team's momentum was derailed by a critical error from second baseman Dylan Moore, leading to six unearned runs and an 8-4 loss to the Miami Marlins. Moore had initially put Seattle ahead with a solo home run, but his miscue in the fifth inning allowed the Marlins to seize control with a series of RBI hits and a two-run homer by Jesús Sánchez. The Mariners attempted a comeback with Jorge Polanco's three-run homer cutting the deficit, yet Miami's bullpen held firm to secure the victory. Rookie catcher Agustín Ramírez extended the Marlins' lead in the eighth with his first career home run. Despite Gilbert's early departure after three perfect innings, Seattle struggled to contain Miami's offense, surrendering eight runs during the game.
Logan Gilbert started for Seattle and delivered three perfect innings before leaving the game due to right forearm tightness, which significantly impacted the Mariners' pitching strategy.
Dylan Moore, despite being the AL player of the week and hitting his sixth homer of the season for an initial Mariners lead, made a costly error with two outs in the fifth inning that led to six unearned runs for Miami.
Casey Lawrence, stepping in as an emergency reliever, struggled after Moore's error, allowing a sequence of RBI singles followed by a two-run homer from Jesús Sánchez, which put Miami ahead 6-1.
Seattle's attempt at a comeback was marked by Jorge Polanco's three-run homer in the sixth inning, narrowing the Marlins' lead to 6-4, but Miami's bullpen effectively shut down further scoring opportunities.
Cal Quantrill, the Marlins' starting pitcher, conceded four runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings, while Jesus Tinoco, Calvin Faucher, and Ronny Henriquez combined to hold the Mariners scoreless in the final innings.
Agustín Ramírez, a rookie catcher for the Marlins, hit his first career home run in the eighth inning, a two-run shot that extended Miami's lead and sealed the Mariners' fate.
Gilbert had previously thrown eight shutout innings against Miami last season, highlighting the significance of his early exit in this game, as his absence left the Mariners' pitching vulnerable.