Heroic Catch, Painful Exit: Victor Robles Injured as Mariners Suffer Sweep at Oracle Park
Victor Robles injury Oracle Park SAN FRANCISCO — On a sunny weekend at Oracle Park, the skies were bright, but the Mariners’ fortunes were anything but. In a dramatic 5-4 walk-off loss on Sunday, Seattle not only dropped a three-game sweep to the Giants — they also lost Victor Robles to what appears to be a serious shoulder injury after one of the most jaw-dropping catches of the season.
Robles’ Remarkable Grab Turns Painful
Victor Robles injury Oracle Park In the bottom of the ninth, with one out and a runner on first, Robles sprinted 113 feet in just 6.2 seconds, diving headfirst into the fence in foul territory to snag what looked like an impossible catch. The play was challenged but upheld, confirming the second out of the inning. Moments later, however, Robles was writhing in pain and had to be carted off the field, clutching his left wrist and shoulder.
“It looked like something with his shoulder,” said Mariners manager Dan Wilson. “We’ll find out more here as we go.”
Giants Walk It Off Again
Victor Robles injury Oracle Park On the very next pitch after Robles’ exit, Wilmer Flores hit a soft single through the right side, scoring Luis Matos for San Francisco’s second walk-off win of the series. Seattle had already lost Friday night’s opener in the 11th inning.
Julio Rodríguez, who homered for the second time this series, emphasized that the team isn’t panicking:
“We played a really good ballgame… I think we’re in a really good spot 10 games in.”
Robles’ Grit Earns League-Wide Respect
Robles not only made the game-saving catch, Victor Robles injury Oracle Park but also went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and scored the tying run in the top of the ninth. His hustle didn’t go unnoticed.
“He’s a dog,” said pitcher Bryan Woo. “He could’ve let that ball drop foul, but that’s not who he is.”
Even Giants slugger Mike Yastrzemski praised the play:
“It’s one of the best outfield plays I’ve ever seen in my life.”
What’s Next for Seattle
Victor Robles injury Oracle Park With Jorge Polanco already sidelined, George Kirby’s spot in the rotation up in the air, and now Robles’ injury looming, the Mariners’ roster is being tested early. As they head home for key divisional matchups against the Astros and Rangers, the stakes just got a lot higher.
Robles’ heart and hustle inspired everyone on the field — but now the Mariners must push forward without one of their most electric players.
