Mike Leake bounced back from two less-than-stellar outings, but Trevor Story's walk-off homer clinched a sweep of the Mariners and made them losers of eight of 11 heading into the All-Star break.
DENVER — There was no question that the ball was going out when it left the bat of Trevor Story. Given the park, the hitter and what has been transpiring for the Mariners, it was only a question of how far.
The answer: Not even close enough for centerfielder Ben Gamel to make a hollow effort at a game-saving catch.
Story’s walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth gave the Rockies a 4-3 win on Sunday and sent the Mariners’ reeling, stumbling and tripping into the All-Star break.