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Julio Rodriguez's error in the eighth inning of the 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday was a representation of baseball's modern-era worst shutout.
Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez deservedly got clowned on Tuesday after committing a mental mistake for the ages. The Mariners trailed the Milwaukee Brewers 19-0 (!!!) in the bottom of the 8th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee,
Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez, who was removed from the Mariners' game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night after being struck by a ball in the back of the head, was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion.
Add “can’t keep track of outs” to Julio Rodriguez’s box score on Tuesday. With the Mariners firmly being embarrassed by the Brewers in an eventual 22-0 loss, it was their star center fielder who made matters go from bad to worse during the bottom of the eighth inning.
Cal Raleigh's slump, Julio Rodríguez's burden, and Andrés Muñoz's bullpen woes could decide Mariners' AL West playoff fate.