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The Seattle Mariners hit a new low Tuesday night, dropping twenty-two to nothing to the Milwaukee Brewers in a loss that was less a baseball game and more a public unraveling. Managerial decisions that raised eyebrows, a high-profile miscue from a key player, and a team that looked like it had mentally packed up and left Williamsport. This franchise isn't just underperforming anymore — it has checked out entirely.
Shifting to San Diego, Fernando Tatis Junior put on a one-man show in New York, going deep twice and robbing Francisco Lindor of a grand slam in a five to two Padres win over the Mets. The twenty-seven-year-old now has fourteen career two-homer games, placing him second in franchise history. When asked about the robbery, Tatis called it a tough challenge — then made it look effortless anyway.
And in Oklahoma City, Isaiah Hartenstein opened up about accepting a pay cut to stay with the Thunder, and the honesty was striking. With Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe all departing due to salary constraints, Hartenstein made clear he wanted to be part of what OKC is building — even if that meant leaving money on the table.
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