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Mariners can’t hold onto early lead in Kade Anderson’s second career start - Sat, 29 Aug 2026 PST

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What happened Mariners can’t hold onto early lead in Kade Anderson’s second career start - Sat, 29 Aug 2026 PST.
The headline split The left frames it as "Mariners can’t hold onto early lead in Kade Anderson’s second career start". The center frames it as "Mariners can’t hold onto early lead in Kade Anderson’s second career start - Sat, 29 Aug...".
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The Seattle TimesNews report · Aug 29, 10:33 PM

Mariners can’t hold onto early lead in Kade Anderson’s second career start

The Mariners took an early lead, didn’t add any runs and then watched as mistakes and free bases led to their downfall Saturday in a 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

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The Spokesman-Review (Spokane)News report · Aug 29, 9:32 PM

Mariners can’t hold onto early lead in Kade Anderson’s second career start - Sat, 29 Aug 2026 PST

TORONTO – The stunned confusion displayed by Eduard Bazardo as Brett Bateman slid into home just behind him in the fifth inning followed by his frustrated acceptance of what had transpired...

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Aug 29, 9:32 PM: The Spokesman-Review (Spokane) joined the source map.

Aug 29, 10:33 PM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

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