Leo Rivas hits winning single as Mariners defeat Chicago Cubs 6-5 in tenth

Leo Rivas delivered a go-ahead single in the 10th inning Friday night to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs Associated Press. The dramatic late-inning hit ended a back-and-forth contest that kept both teams competitive deep into extra innings.
The Mariners found themselves locked in a tight battle through nine innings. With the game tied and both offenses struggling to pull away, Rivas stepped up in the 10th inning and delivered the decisive blow Seattle PI. His single proved to be the difference-maker that sent the Cubs home with a loss.
Both Chicago and Seattle matched each other through regulation play, each scoring five runs to send the game into extra innings Houston Chronicle. The evenly matched contest showcased solid pitching and timely hitting from both benches. Neither team could gain a decisive advantage until Rivas's clutch hit in the 10th.
The Mariners improved their record with this Friday victory at their home ballpark Yakima Herald. This win demonstrates the team's ability to perform in high-pressure situations late in games. Seattle's ability to execute in the 10th inning could prove crucial for their playoff hopes.
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