Seattle Mariners Series Win Streak Ends in 5-3 Loss to Baltimore Orioles

The Mariners had the opportunity to take the lead in the top of the ninth after they loaded the bases with one out. Left fielder Randy Arozarena hit a fielder's choice to score Dominic Canzone, which resulted in the eventual final of 5-3. First baseman Josh Naylor grounded out to end the game.

"Obviously a tough result today," Seattle manager Dan Wilson said in a postgame interview. "Really happy with the way the guys came out after the delay, putting a couple right on the board and being able to load the bases there in the ninth and try to get back in the game. That shows the fight that we talk about in these guys."

Before the delay, Baltimore had built a hefty lead, largely due to free bases.

The Orioles scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Third baseman Jordan Westburg scored on a wild pitch, designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle stole home and right fielder Jeremiah Jackson hit an RBI single.

In the bottom of the fifth, shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit an RBI double and Mountcastle scored Westburg with a sacrifice fly. Baltimore led 5-0 after Mountcastle's sac fly.

Mariners starting pitcher Logan Evans was pulled after Baltimore's three-run fourth inning. He struck out one, walked four, threw two wild pitches and allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits.

"Just felt like I was missing a lot high and arm-side," Evans said after the game. "Especially with the cutters, sweepers late. That's probably the most frustrating part, is definitely the walks. I don't feel like I really got beat by them, I kind of just beat myself. I think everybody would agree with that. Just trying to move forward and get better."

On the flip side, Seattle didn't score a run until Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano was pulled. He fanned two, walked one, hit a batter and allowed one earned run on three hits in 5.1 innings pitched. His day was done after the rain delay. He was dinged for the run because he allowed a single to Naylor, who scored on Rodriguez's home run.

The Mariners will try to bounce back in Game 1 of a three-game series against the New York Mets, beginning at 4:10 p.m. PT on Friday. Luis Castillo will start for Seattle and Sean Manaea will start for New York.