The Mariners needed a perfect throw from Mitch Haniger to nail the would-be tying run at the plate for the final out of their win over the Rays — only after a failed sliding/diving attempt to make the catch first.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mike Zunino had already ended one win in the series vs. the Rays with a throw. On Sunday, he ended another victory with a tag, securing a series win.
With the Mariners in the midst of another game being decided by the slimmest of margins, up 5-4 going into the bottom of the ninth, closer Edwin Diaz gave up a one-out single to Johnny Field, putting the tying run on first base.