Mariners blow six-run lead, beat Twins 7-6 on Colt Emerson walk-off
The Seattle Mariners blew a six-run lead, saw the Minnesota Twins tie the game in the ninth inning, and then won 7-6 on a walk-off single by Colt Emerson to take the series at T-Mobile Park.
The Seattle Mariners blew a six-run lead, saw the Minnesota Twins tie the game in the ninth inning, and then won 7-6 on a walk-off single by Colt Emerson to take the series at T-Mobile Park.
The Seattle Mariners blew a six-run lead against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, then won 7-6 on a walk-off single by Colt Emerson at T-Mobile Park. The Twins tied the game in the top of the ninth inning on a home run by Luke Keaschall off Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz, erasing what had been a comfortable Seattle advantage. Emerson's hit gave the Mariners their second consecutive walk-off victory over Minnesota, securing the rubber match of the three-game series. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Seattle and pushed the Mariners to 54-58, still third in the AL West. The Twins fell to 56-56, second in the AL Central, as both clubs hover near .500 with the trade deadline approaching.
Mariners survive blown six-run lead, win 7-6 on Emerson walk-off
The Seattle Mariners took a six-run lead into the late innings on Sunday, then watched it vanish before winning 7-6 on a walk-off single by Colt Emerson at T-Mobile Park.
The Twins erased the deficit entirely in the ninth inning, tying the game against Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz. According to reports, Luke Keaschall hit a home run off Muñoz in the frame. The Mariners responded immediately in the bottom of the ninth. Randy Arozarena scored the winning run, according to reports, on a groundout by Cal Raleigh that set the stage for Emerson’s decisive hit.
The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Seattle. The Mariners entered the game with a 54-58 record, sitting third in the AL West. The Twins, second in the AL Central, were 56-56. The victory gave Seattle the series, which according to reports included consecutive walk-off wins after the Mariners also beat Minnesota 4-3 on August 1.
Keaschall’s ninth-inning homer ties it; Emerson delivers the winner
Luke Keaschall hit a home run off Andrés Muñoz in the top of the ninth inning, tying the game at 6-6 after the Mariners had squandered a six-run lead, according to reports. The Twins had chipped away steadily before Keaschall’s blast erased Seattle’s final cushion.
The Mariners did not let the collapse linger. In the bottom of the ninth, Randy Arozarena scored the winning run on a groundout by Cal Raleigh, according to reports. Colt Emerson then delivered a walk-off single, according to the rookie. The hit gave Seattle a 7-6 victory and snapped a three-game losing streak.
Colt Emerson delivered a walk-off single in the August 2 game.
Seattle takes the series with consecutive walk-off wins
The series opened July 31 with a Twins win, but Seattle answered with back-to-back walk-off victories on August 1 and 2. The wins snapped a three-game losing streak for the Mariners, who had dropped consecutive games before the Twins arrived at T-Mobile Park. Seattle took the series with the two dramatic finishes, both decided in the final inning. The Twins, according to reports, lost to the Mariners in walk-off fashion on consecutive days before this series, though the exact dates of those earlier losses were not specified. The rubber match on August 2 gave Seattle the series win.
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Twins and Mariners play a game
Twins reliever A.J. Minter joins the team after being traded midseason
Twins and Mariners play the rubber match of the series
Mariners defeat Twins 7-6 with a walk-off hit
Mariners hold a six-run lead during the game
Twins tie the game in the ninth inning
Luke Keaschall hits a home run off Andrés Muñoz in the ninth inning
Colt Emerson delivers a walk-off single
Randy Arozarena scores the winning run in the ninth inning on a groundout by Cal Raleigh
Mariners win the series against the Twins
Mariners snap a three-game losing streak
Twins add Minter; both clubs near .500 before deadline
The Twins added reliever A.J. Minter on August 1, the day before the rubber match. Minter flew from Newark, New Jersey, to Seattle that evening and watched the August 1 game from his hotel, according to reports.
Both teams entered the August 2 game with losing records. The Twins were 56-56, second in the AL Central. The Mariners were 54-58, third in the AL West. The trade deadline was approaching shortly after the game, according to reports.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Twins vs Mariners game on August 2, 2026?
The Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6 on August 2, 2026, at T-Mobile Park. The game ended with a walk-off single by Colt Emerson, after the Twins had tied the score in the top of the ninth inning. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Mariners.
How did the Twins tie the game in the ninth inning on August 2?
According to reports, Luke Keaschall hit a home run off Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz in the ninth inning to tie the game 6-6. The Twins had earlier trailed by six runs before mounting their comeback.
Who got the walk-off hit for the Mariners on August 2?
According to reports, Colt Emerson delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Randy Arozarena scored the winning run on a groundout by Cal Raleigh, giving the Mariners a 7-6 victory.
Did the Mariners blow a big lead against the Twins on August 2?
According to reports, the Mariners held a six-run lead during the game. The Twins tied the score in the ninth inning before the Mariners won on a walk-off hit. The game was the rubber match of the series, which the Mariners won.
What were the Twins and Mariners records before the August 2 game?
According to reports, the Twins were 56-56 and second in the AL Central before the game. The Mariners were 54-58 and third in the AL West. Taj Bradley started for the Twins with a 9-4 record and a 3.65 ERA.
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