Rodríguez Blunder Highlights Mariners’ Self-Inflicted Woes
Julio Rodríguez’s misplay on a line drive in a tight ninth-inning situation helped the Red Sox tie and eventually win in extras, becoming a focal point for broader critiques of Seattle’s defense, situational hitting, and front-office decisions as the 2026 Mariners sink further below .500 and critics suggest the team repeatedly beats itself.
