Mariners Struggle, Young Star Shines

The Mariners dropped a heartbreaker to the Royals, eight to six, thanks to defensive lapses and Bryan Woo’s four earned runs — but there’s hope: Luis Castillo takes the mound tonight in a new “piggyback” strategy against the A’s. Meanwhile, rookie Colt Emerson stunned fans with a four-hit game before turning 21, joining elite company with Griffey Jr. and Rodriguez. Elsewhere, Guerrero Jr. and Cease exited early with injuries, while the Marlins pulled off a walk-off grand slam and the Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll hit 50 triples — all while on a 12-game hitting streak. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ebe5f42e8bf22a6