Getty SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – AUGUST 21: Seiya Suzuki #27 of the Chicago Cubs stands on deck during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The Chicago Cubs lost their series opener against the Seattle Mariners in dramatic fashion on Friday night, falling 6-5 on a walk-off single by Leo Rivas.
Now, ahead of Saturday night’s matchup, which will feature Mariners top pitching prospect Kade Anderson making his MLB debut against Cubs left-hander David Peterson, Chicago manager Craig Counsell made a few tweaks
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