The Seattle Mariners notched their sixth straight win, completing a series sweep of Arizona in a dramatic 10th inning. Meanwhile, the Seattle City Council is proposing a new approach to curb street shootings — closing off streets, inspired by residents of the Aurora Avenue neighborhood who took action themselves.
Seattle Mariners extend win streak: dramatic 10th-inning victory over Arizona
The Seattle Mariners continue their confident climb up the standings, picking up a sixth straight victory and completing a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The decisive moment came in the 10th inning when Víctor Robles’ single through center field delivered a 3-2 win. According to KOMO, this was the Mariners’ third extra-inning victory of the season, while the Diamondbacks — who had previously won ten of eleven games — suffered their third straight loss and were shut down without a run for the first time in a long while.
The key play unfolded in the extra frame when Randy Arozarena started at second base as the automatic runner. After intentionally walking Luke Raley, Kolek Young executed a textbook sacrifice bunt to move the runners, tapping the ball toward pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga and allowing teammates to take advantageous positions. Robles then hit a ball to center, and Arizona shortstop Geraldo Perdomo dove for it but failed to secure it. That error allowed Robles to reach first base and Arozarena to score, handing the Mariners the victory.
During regulation, Seattle took the lead twice: first in the second inning on a Young home run, and then in the sixth after a solo shot by Dominic Canzone. For Young it was his fourth homer of the season, already matching his totals from his entire rookie 2025 year. Canzone launched his seventh of the season. Over the three-game set, the Mariners put ten balls over the fence and outscored their opponent 15-9.
Arizona answered each time but could not pull ahead against Luis Castillo, who relieved starter Bryce Miller. Miller went five scoreless innings, and Castillo added five more, limiting the Diamondbacks’ offense to just three hits. The Mariners, meanwhile, recorded eleven hits.
Seattle now prepares for a home series against the New York Mets, where right-hander Emerson Hancock — boasting a 2.78 ERA and a 4-2 record — will take the mound Monday. Arizona heads home to start a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers the same day; lefty Eduardo Rodríguez (5-1, 2.31 ERA) is slated to start for them.
A few terms bear explanation: the “automatic runner” is a rule used in MLB regular-season extra innings to speed play: a player who did not make the previous out is placed on second base; a “sacrifice bunt” is a tactical hit in which the batter deliberately puts the ball in play to advance runners at the cost of being put out; ERA (earned run average) measures a pitcher's effectiveness. This victory, described in the KOMO article, confirms that the Mariners are peaking and that their pitching staff — despite some trouble with converting opportunities — can hold back strong offenses. For Arizona, it’s a painful reminder that even a long winning streak can be snapped by a single mistake at the most critical moment. (Article: https://komonews.com/sports/mariners/mariners-complete-series-sweep-as-robles-10th-inning-single-lifts-seattle-past-arizona)
Mariners keep rolling: Seattle grabs sixth straight win over Arizona
The Seattle Mariners continue to thrill their fans with steady play, earning a sixth consecutive win. In the latest MLB regular-season game, the Seattle club edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2. Notably, this was the Mariners’ second straight extra-inning win in three days. The game, broadcast on Yahoo Sports, showcased not only the players’ physical form but their mental resilience in clutch moments. As shown in the Yahoo Sports video, the Mariners completed their second consecutive sweep — meaning they won all games in the series against the same opponent. For readers unfamiliar with baseball jargon, a “sweep” indicates a team has won every game of a series against a particular opponent, a prestigious outcome demonstrating clear superiority. The extra-inning victory highlights that the Mariners are in strong shape and able to close out opponents in tense situations. For a baseball team, this is especially important as games often stretch late, and success in extras requires both strength and composure. Seattle’s current win streak sends a serious message to American League rivals: such a surge can reshape the standings and boost morale for both players and fans. Observers note that pitching performance and timely hits by batters have been key to clinching wins in critical moments. Ahead lie new challenges for the Mariners, and if the team maintains this mindset, it has every chance to compete for top spots in the division. (Video: https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/seattle-mariners-secure-2nd-straight-003254907.html)
Seattle councilmembers propose closing streets to curb gun violence
The Seattle City Council is considering using street closures as an official tool to prevent gun violence. The idea emerged after residents along Aurora Avenue installed barriers to block vehicle access to their streets and protect their homes from shootings occurring on the adjacent thoroughfare. City Councilmember Debora Juarez, who represents Seattle’s northern neighborhoods, is actively promoting the initiative. She notes that city departments, including the transportation department, already close streets for various reasons such as construction or pedestrian safety. Juarez argues it would be reasonable to add public safety to those reasons. “If we have the sense and common decency to protect pedestrians, cyclists and children crossing near schools, then we must also protect communities from stray bullets and armed violence,” she said in an interview.
A resident of the Aurora area, who asked that his last name not be used, told the council a bullet recently struck his home — into a wall near the room of his six-week-old baby. He said the police link the shootings on Aurora Avenue to prostitution and gang disputes. “The city allows unchecked prostitution, human trafficking and the violence that comes with it,” he said. Juarez is working on emergency legislation with other council members. Proposed amendments to the city code would allow the police chief to recommend closing a street or alley to prevent criminal activity. Juarez emphasizes the closures could be temporary — for example, 30 or 60 days — if police document a serious spike in violence. At the same time, she acknowledges caution is needed to avoid simply displacing crime to neighboring streets. “If you pull the string here, it will show up over there,” she explained.
Seattle Mayor Kate Wilson called the violence on Aurora “troubling and unacceptable.” However, she noted the barriers residents installed need to be replaced with “temporary traffic calming measures” that would account for emergency vehicle access and garbage collection. Local outlets report city crews have already replaced metal planter barriers with concrete barricades. Juarez insists on urgent action and expects the bill to be heard in the Public Safety Committee on June 23. For clarity: “traffic calming” refers to measures (road narrowings, speed bumps, roundabouts) intended to force drivers to slow down. In this case, the proposal involves using physical barriers not to slow traffic but to fully prevent through-traffic — a more drastic step. The full initial report is available on KUOW’s website.
