On Saturday, the Seattle Mariners honored former pitcher Randy Johnson by retiring his jersey number, making him the fourth player in team history to receive this honor. In a fitting tribute, starter Emerson Hancock pitched seven innings against the Kansas City Royals, striking out 14 batters, the highest for any pitcher this season. Despite Hancock’s standout performance, the Mariners lost 3-2 in extra innings after a late-game tying run. Hancock’s impressive outing could secure him a spot in the rotation even after Bryce Miller’s return.
