Cruz hits 2-run shot in 9th, Mariners beat Indians 3-1
Nelson Cruz hit a game-ending two-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Cleveland Indians 3-1 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
1
Seattle Mariners
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/16/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | D 0-0 | MLB |
| 10/15/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Cruz homered to center (405 feet), Canó scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 1-1
Alonso singled to right, Seager to third, Seager scored on error by right fielder Bruce.
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Error 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Urshela homered to left (351 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 1-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Cruz homered to center (405 feet), Canó scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Home Run 1-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-1
Cruz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Canó singled to right.
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Single 1-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Play Result 1-1
C. Allen relieved Smith.
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Lineup Change 1-1
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Lineup Change 1-1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-1
Canó batting
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Start Inning 1-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 1-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Encarnación fouled out to first.
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-1
Encarnación batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Ramírez grounded into fielder's choice to second, Jackson out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-1
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 1-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-1
Ramírez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Jackson walked.
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-1
Jackson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Lindor popped out to shortstop.
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Head to Head
CLE wins series 2-1
Injuries
Seattle Mariners
- Nick Davila Out
- Matt Brash Out
- Colt Emerson Out
- Josh Naylor Out
- Cal Raleigh Out
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSEA
Jean SeguraSS9
Mitch HanigerRF17
Robinson Cano2B22
Nelson CruzDH32
Kyle Seager3B15
Yonder Alonso1B13
Ben GamelLF39
Carlos RuizC52
Guillermo HerediaCF38
CLE
Francisco LindorSS12
Austin JacksonLF16
Jose Ramirez2B11
Edwin EncarnacionDH23
Jay BruceRF30
Carlos Santana1B41
Jason KipnisCF22
Roberto PerezC20
Gio Urshela3B12
Substitutes
Greg AllenCF25
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