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Umpire Boos Fuel Mariners’ Loss | Seattle Mariners News
The Mariners fell 3-2 to the Rays, but the real firestorm was the home plate umpire Emil Jimenez, who became the target of relentless boos after a controversial strike call on Julio Rodriguez—and a missed challenge that sparked manager Dan Wilson’s ejection. The crowd’s fury followed Jimenez through the game, even as the Rays faced their own frustrations with his calls. A late surge led by Josh Naylor’s two homers brought hope, but the Mariners couldn’t crack the deficit in the final innings. Now four losses in five games, the team’s struggles may soon turn the boos from fans toward…
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