WATCH: All Eight Career Walk-Offs For Seattle Mariners OF Mitch Haniger
The Seattle Mariners improbably beat the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night to salvage game three of the three-game set. With the win, the M's are now 60-56 on the year and they remain in a tie with the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West.
The game was a frustrating one for Seattle all night along and they were on the verge of being swept by the Tigers, but they scored three runs in the ninth inning to win 4-3. Mitch Haniger provided the theatrics with a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth. The bases had been loaded, so Haniger brought home all three.
It was the eighth career walk-off plate appearances for Haniger with the Mariners, giving him the most in franchise history. Here's a look at all eight of them, as posted on social media by @Camd3n_10
All 8 of Mitch Haniger's Franchise Leading Walk-offs. pic.twitter.com/X7mRyOS8Ad
— Cam 🔱 (@Camd3n_10) August 9, 2024
This is Haniger's third walk-off of the year, as he also hit a walk-off single against the Chicago White Sox and had a walk-off walk against the Philadelphia Phillies earlier on this homestand.
It's been a frustrating year for Haniger, who returned to Seattle in an offseason trade after a year with the San Francisco Giants. He's hitting just .208 with 11 homers, 41 RBI and a .644 OPS, but despite that, he is one of the most successful M's of the last decade.
He was originally acquired in a trade before the 2017 season with the Mariners and blossomed into an All-Star. He dealt with extremely frustrating injuries in 2020 and 2019 and 2020 but came back to hit 39 home runs in a fun 2021 season. He has 129 career home runs, all but 11 of which have come in a Seattle uniform.
The Mariners will take on the New York Mets on Friday night at 7:10 p.m. PT.
Related Stories on Seattle Mariners
NEW PODCAST IS OUT: The latest episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast is out as Brady Farkas talks about the series win over the Phillies and the possibility of giving Victor Robles a contract extension. Furthermore, we break down Jerry Dipoto's comments on 'The Wheelhouse' and talk with Ty Dane Gonzalez of "Locked on Mariners" and our own Teren Kowatsch. CLICK HERE:
HELLO, MATILDA: Mariners closer Andres Munoz apparently travels with his rescue cat, Matila?! He's even more of a fan-favorite now. CLICK HERE:
CANZONE BACK: The Mariners have brought back outfielder Dominic Canzone after more than a month on the injured list. Here's a look at what he did on his rehab assignment and more. CLICK HERE:
Follow Inside the Mariners on social media
Continue to follow our Inside the Mariners coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following Teren Kowatsch and Brady Farkas on "X" @Teren_Kowatsch and @wdevradiobrady. You can subscribe to the "Refuse to Lose" podcast by clicking HERE:
BRADY FARKAS