Emerson Hancock's Back-to-Back Homers Sink Mariners in 6-4 Loss to Athletics
Well, that one stings. The Mariners dropped game 24 to the Athletics 6-4 on Sunday at T-Mobile Park, and it all came down to one brutal inning for Emerson Hancock. The right-hander gave up consecutive home runs, and that's all Oakland needed to take this one.
Hancock's Rough Outing Decides It
Hancock was cruising early, but when the A's got their bats going, they made him pay. Two back-to-back home runs off the M's starter proved to be the difference maker. In a game that stayed tight throughout, those two swings changed everything. That's the kind of momentum killer that can sink a team fighting to get back in form.
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The offense put up four runs, which is respectable, but it just wasn't enough to overcome the damage Hancock allowed. This is now the 10th loss in their last 24 games. The early season struggles continue to pile up for Seattle, and every game matters when you're trying to climb back into contention.
Looking Ahead
The Mariners need to regroup and find consistency in their rotation. Hancock will have to bounce back from this one, and the bats need to show some more punch moving forward. Every loss this early in April chips away at what could be a long road back.
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