Game result and context
Seattle Mariners defeat Colorado Rockies 5-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Seattle Mariners secured a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on September 18, 2026, using a ninth-inning home run to break a late-game tie.
Final result
The Seattle Mariners defeated the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 5-4. The Mariners improved their record to 72-82, while the Rockies fell to 56-98.
Seattle jumped out to an early lead with three runs in the first inning. Colorado responded with one run in the first, one in the fourth, and two in the sixth to tie the game. The Mariners added a run in the seventh and the decisive run in the ninth to seal the win.
Key performances
J.P. Crawford led the Mariners' offense with a solo home run in the first inning. Lazaro Montes provided the winning margin with a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning.
For the Rockies, Jake McCarthy recorded three hits and two RBIs, while Connor Norby contributed three hits and one RBI. Cole Carrigg also tallied three hits for Colorado. Rockies pitcher Gabriel Hughes worked 4.2 innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out six batters.
Season and playoff context
Following this game on September 18, 2026, the Seattle Mariners hold a 72-82 record, placing them third in their division. They remain 5.0 games back in the division and 6.0 games back in the wild-card race, with an elimination number of 4 for the division and 3 for the wild card.
The Colorado Rockies, with a 56-98 record, are fifth in their division and have been eliminated from playoff contention.