Dominic Canzone’s Eighth-Inning Homer Lifts Mariners Over Dodgers in Series Opener
Dominic Canzone hit a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning, securing a 7-6 victory for the Seattle Mariners against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series opener. The Mariners rallied past the Dodgers, who had blown multiple leads.
Philadelphia, PA, July 29, 2026 —
Dominic Canzone delivered a decisive blow for the Seattle Mariners on Monday, hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning that secured a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The dramatic hit came in the series opener between the two teams.
The Mariners’ win marked a comeback effort, as they rallied past the Dodgers, who had squandered multiple leads throughout the game. The specifics of how the Dodgers built and lost their leads were not detailed in the summary provided.
Canzone’s crucial home run in the eighth inning ultimately proved to be the deciding factor, giving the Mariners the lead they would hold for the win. The final score reflected the close contest, with Seattle emerging victorious by a single run.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to hold onto their advantage, with the Mariners capitalizing on opportunities to close the gap and eventually take the lead. The summary does not specify which team had the lead at the end of each inning or the sequence of events that led to the Dodgers’ inability to maintain their advantage.
This victory for the Seattle Mariners in the series opener sets a competitive tone for the remainder of the matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
