The Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, marking their first victory in Los Angeles since June 28, 2009. The game served as the opener for a three-game series and the first matchup at Dodger Stadium since the All-Star break on July 12.
Dominic Canzone played a pivotal role for Seattle, hitting two home runs, including a go-ahead 414-foot shot to center field in the eighth inning. With one out and Julio Rodríguez on first base, Canzone connected on an 82 mph slider from Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, sending the Mariners ahead for good. Canzone’s first homer, a solo blast in the sixth inning, traveled 433 feet to center. Alongside Canzone, Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Rob Refsnyder each contributed a home run.
The Mariners’ offense was aided by shaky defense, but they nonetheless outslugged the Dodgers with 10 hits and five home runs compared to Los Angeles’ 13 hits and two homers. Luis Castillo, Seattle’s right-handed starter, struggled with control, allowing five runs, 11 hits, and two home runs over five innings.
Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski, who had recently delivered six strong innings against Philadelphia, had a difficult outing on Tuesday. He conceded five runs and four home runs over six innings. Wrobleski acknowledged the Mariners’ effective approach and admitted that adjustments could have been made in response to their game plan. “It’s definitely not a thing that I want to have happen again, but again, it’s a learning experience,” he said.
Despite the loss, two Dodgers players achieved personal milestones. Shohei Ohtani opened the scoring in the first inning with his 10th leadoff home run of the season, tying him with Davey Lopes for second place in franchise history with 28 leadoff homers for the Dodgers. The 432-foot blast to center field marked the 34th home run of Ohtani’s nine-year MLB career. Manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani’s performance, noting that the designated hitter appeared refreshed after the team’s recent road trip and day off.
Max Muncy added a 430-foot homer in the fifth inning, tying Eric Karros for the most home runs hit at Dodger Stadium in franchise history with 130. Muncy has spent nine seasons with the Dodgers after two years with the Oakland Athletics and is on pace to surpass Karros by the end of the Dodgers’ ongoing six-game homestand.
The Dodgers had a chance to rally in the ninth inning with Ohtani on third and Muncy on second, but Seattle reliever Andrés Muñoz closed out the game to secure the Mariners’ victory. Both teams will face each other in the remaining games of the series as they continue their postseason pushes.