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Victor Robles' heroic, game-winning diving catch saved the Mariners on Saturday, and had his teammates in awe: "That was crazy. That’s the only way I can explain it."
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Mariners announcers got so excited about game-ending catch, you could hear it on Astros TV broadcast
Victor Robles' game-ending catch was met with different reactions in the TV broadcast booths of the Astros and Mariners, but you could hear the loud Seattle call on the Houston broadcast.
The Mariners held on for a 6-4 win over the Astros Saturday thanks to a sensational game-ending play by Victor Robles.
Right fielder Victor Robles made a highlight-reel play to thwart Houston's attempt at a ninth-inning rally to help the Seattle Mariners hold on for a 6-4 win.
Mariners' Victor Robles suspended after throwing bat toward pitcher following near-HBP in rehab game
Robles, 28, signed with the Mariners after being released by the Washington Nationals last June. He was a revelation after joining Seattle, hitting .328/.393/.467 with four homers and 30 steals in 77 games in 2024. The Mariners signed Robles to a contract extension last August that includes a $9 million club option for 2027.
Carlos Correa lines into a double play, right fielder Victor Robles to second baseman Jorge Polanco. Jake Meyers out at 2nd.
Robles hurt the Mariners by throwing his bat at a pitcher, and his 10-game suspension is fair. But he also shouldn’t be blindly dismissed or demonized, writes columnist Mike Vorel.
Crucially for Seattle, the win clinched the season series and tiebreaker over the Astros, who now trail the Mariners by two in the AL West with seven games left in the regular season. Houston is currently tied with the Cleveland Guardians for the third and final AL wild card spot.