Umpire Drama Dooms Mariners | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

The Mariners fell 3-2 to the Rays, but the real drama was at home plate — umpire Emil Jimenez became the focal point of a furious crowd as calls sparked boos and even ejected manager Dan Wilson. Fans turned on Jimenez relentlessly, so much so that even the visiting Rays players grew frustrated with his decisions. Despite a late solo homer from Josh Naylor, the Mariners couldn’t rally. The Rays seized control in the sixth after an error loaded the bases, then added two runs to go up 3-1. Meanwhile, the team unveiled its top 50 all-time players — a list packed with baseball legends. Listen in…