Mariners Game #117: 8/7/26, Rays at Mariners

On August 7th, 2026, the Seattle Mariners took to the field at T-Mobile Park to face off against their regional rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, as part of the team's 50th Anniversary weekend festivities. The previous day's humiliating loss to the Detroit Tigers in a 4054-4054 series had left fans eagerly anticipating a more triumphant performance.

For the Mariners, pitcher Nick Davila was called up from Triple-A Tacoma to replace the injured Cole Wilcox, who had suffered an oblique strain during the previous game. Carson Williams also made the roster by being recalled to replace the sidelined Ben Williamson, who had been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury. In the field, Mitch Garver, recently released from the Yankees, joined the Mariners' lineup as a catching depth addition.

Tonight's game kicked off at 6:45 PM Pacific Time, with broadcast coverage provided by Apple TV, featuring play-by-play announcers Alex Faust and Ryan Spilborghs, along with field reporter Tricia Whitaker. The Mariners also unveiled their inaugural Alumni Home Run Derby, a nostalgic event showcasing former players such as Ichiro, Mike Cameron, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Ryon Healy, Stefen Romero, Austin Nola, and Bucky Jacobsen.

The event will be emceed by Aaron Goldsmith and Gary Hill Jr., with Julio Rodríguez DJing the proceedings under the name "DJ Pleno." MLB Network studio host Greg Amsinger will serve as the host for the prestigious occasion, with Ken Griffey Jr. serving as the unofficial Commissioner.