Richie Palacio, Victor Mesa Jr. lead the Rays past the Mariners, 3-2By Canadian Press on August 8, 2026. Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Bryan Baker, right, and catcher Liam Hicks celebrate after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Bryan Baker, right, and catcher Liam Hicks celebrate after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)SEATTLE (AP) — Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in the sixth inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. Tampa Bay used seven arms out of the bullpen, with Casey Legumina getting the start.