Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver hit a game-tying home run in the top of the sixth inning on Friday afternoon, knotting up the series opener against the Chicago Cubs at 4-4. For Garver, it was his second home run of the season, but just his first off an actual pitcher. Signed to a two-year deal worth $24 million before the 2024 season, Garver has struggled mightily in Seattle, hitting just .172 last season and .211 this season. The Mariners entered play on Friday at 37-36 overall and in second place in the American League West.