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Arozarena’s Extra-Inning Swing Gives Seattle the Morning Headline
The Mariners played the kind of June road game that can feel bigger than one line in the standings: messy late, tense, and ultimately rescued by a loud bat. Seattle beat Baltimore, 6–5 in 10 innings, after Randy Arozarena hit a two-run homer in the top of the 10th at Camden Yards.
Arozarena finished 3-for-5 with a homer, three RBIs and two runs, while Mitch Garver supplied the early thunder with a three-run shot in the fourth. Logan Gilbert gave Seattle six sturdy innings — one earned run, three hits, five strikeouts — before the bullpen had to survive a ninth- and tenth-inning push from the Orioles.
The turning point was simple: after Baltimore clawed back in the ninth, Arozarena immediately changed the mood in extras. It was not the cleanest close, but on the road in June, style points are a luxury. The win matters because Seattle gets another chance tonight to turn one dramatic finish into a series edge.
Scoreboard
No game — offseason minicamp/roster news.
Next: preseason/regular-season schedule via Seahawks.com.
ScheduleWon at Orioles, 6–5 (10 innings), June 9.
Next: at Orioles, June 10, 6:35 p.m. ET / 3:35 p.m. PT. Probables: George Kirby vs. Brandon Young.
Box score · Today’s gameNo game — offseason recruiting/schedule cycle.
Next: vs. Boise State, Sept. 5, TBD, Autzen Stadium.
2026 scheduleSeattle Seahawks
Minicamp check-in: young secondary, veteran tackle depth
No Seahawks game, of course, but the news cycle was active around minicamp. The official site’s freshest item spotlighted safety Nick Emmanwori working to “evolve” heading into Year 2, which is exactly the sort of June note that matters if Seattle’s defense is going to take another step.
Roster note: Seattle officially signed offensive tackle Bobby Hart this week, adding veteran depth for camp. That is not a parade-worthy transaction, but June depth signings often become August insurance policies.
What to watch next: minicamp usage reports — especially offensive line combinations, Devon Witherspoon’s role, and whether Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s strong finish last season carries into camp buzz.
- Official: Nick Emmanwori Year 2 story
- Official: Seahawks sign OT Bobby Hart
- Official Seahawks schedule
Seattle Mariners
Seattle survives Baltimore in extras, 6–5
Randy Arozarena was the standout: 3-for-5, a homer, three RBIs and two runs. Mitch Garver added the other big swing with a three-run homer in the fourth, and Victor Robles chipped in two hits and a stolen base.
On the mound, Logan Gilbert gave Seattle the start it needed: 6.0 innings, one earned run, three hits, five strikeouts and two walks. The bullpen made it interesting — Baltimore scored in the ninth and tenth — but Nick Davila got the save.
Division/wild-card angle: one June win does not settle anything, but taking road games against AL opponents is exactly how the Mariners keep pressure in the playoff math.
What to watch next: George Kirby is listed as Seattle’s probable starter today against Brandon Young, with first pitch scheduled for 3:35 p.m. PT.
Oregon Ducks Football
Recruiting stays hot while the 2026 schedule waits on kickoff times
Oregon football remains in offseason mode, so the most useful update is recruiting momentum and schedule shape. Recent coverage centered on the Ducks’ recruiting strategy and continued official-visit buzz, including reports that Oregon is trending with high-end prospects after a busy visit weekend.
The verified schedule note: Oregon opens the 2026 season at Autzen Stadium against Boise State on Saturday, Sept. 5, with kickoff still listed as TBD. That gives the Ducks a real nonconference brand-name opener before the Big Ten grind begins.
What to watch next: commitment timing after official visits, updated recruiting rankings, and TV assignments for the September schedule.
- Official Oregon 2026 football schedule
- Recruiting analysis: Oregon’s strategy
- Ducks Wire: Oregon trending after official visit
Highlight Reel
- Mariners at Orioles — June 9 game highlights
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Original/official: MLB Gameday / box score - Randy Arozarena extra-inning homer context
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Original/official: MLB scoring plays and video hub - Seahawks minicamp news
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Original/official: Seahawks.com - Oregon 2026 football schedule
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Original/official: GoDucks schedule
Quick Hits
- Mariners 6, Orioles 5 in 10 innings was yesterday’s only game among Ben’s three teams.
- Arozarena drove in half of Seattle’s runs and supplied the decisive extra-inning homer.
- Garver’s fourth-inning three-run homer gave Seattle its first lead.
- Gilbert’s line: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 2 BB.
- Seattle and Baltimore run it back today at 3:35 p.m. PT.
- The Seahawks added OT Bobby Hart for camp depth.
- Oregon’s football opener is set for Sept. 5 vs. Boise State at Autzen; kickoff TBD.
Today’s Watch List
- Mariners at Orioles — 3:35 p.m. PT / 6:35 p.m. ET. Probable starters: George Kirby vs. Brandon Young. Follow on MLB Gameday.
- Seahawks minicamp — watch for practice reports, injury notes and offensive line combinations.
- Oregon recruiting — monitor post-visit commitment chatter and any official GoDucks roster/schedule updates.