“A.J. Puk is the Mariners player of the game today” - Seattle Mariners fans troll the Oakland Athletics after reliever gifts them a win with two wild pitches

The Seattle Mariners received a rare gift today. They were trailing the Oakland Athletics 0-1 in the ninth inning with two outs when A.J. Puk entered the game to close it out.This seemed like a reasonable choice by manager Mark Kotsay. Puk has been steady this season with a 1.93 earned-run average and 1.00 WHIP over 28 relief innings this season.However, something was wrong with him today. The first batter he faced was Kevin Padlo. There were two men on base — Jesse Winker and Dylan Moore. Puk made that three by throwing four straight balls to Padlo for a walk. At that point, Puk still had a chance to get the save without much ado. He still hadn't allowed any hits or runs and was doing fine. However, he threw a wild pitch.Seattle Mariners@MarinersWell, this is wild... 107860Well, this is wild... 👀Dylan Moore scored, tying the game. Jesse Winker made it to third base, and Padlo took his spot on second base. Everyone was safe, and it was 1-1. Abraham Toro came up to bat next. He worked a six-pitch count, the last of which was ball-four. It was also a wild pitch. Once again, the ball hit the backstop and a run scored. The Mariners took a 2-1 lead.Seattle Mariners@MarinersWe'll take it!77559We'll take it! https://t.co/KkoCysuhN1Oakland Athletics fans were furious, but Seattle Mariners fans couldn't have been happier. Puk had gifted their team with a free win. 2-1 stood as the final score, and fans took to Twitter to troll the Athletics.Seattle Sports Diaries Podcast@SEASportDiariesAJ Puk is the Mariners player of the game today123AJ Puk is the Mariners player of the game todaySeattle Mariners fans gloat on Twitter after Oakland Athletics reliever A.J. Puk blows a lead with two wild pitchesSeattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker scored the go-ahead run in today's game against the Oakland Athletics.This user trolled A.J. Puk by calling him a &quot;Mariners legend.&quot;Ty Dane Gonzalez@danegnzlzMariners legend A.J. Puk30Mariners legend A.J. PukAnother Athletics fan pointed out that Puk was a sixth overall pick in 2016. He's a good pitcher. Today just wasn't his day.Athletics Rants@AthleticsRants2016 #6 overall pick AJ Puk threw two wild pitches, which allowed the the Mariners to take a 2-1 lead in the 9th.1532016 #6 overall pick AJ Puk threw two wild pitches, which allowed the the Mariners to take a 2-1 lead in the 9th.The Mariners recorded just two hits today. That's all they needed for a victory over the Athletics.Larry Stone@StoneLarryThe #Mariners win a game in which they got just two hits -- neither of which figured in their scoring. Maybe their Puk, er, luck is finally changing.792The #Mariners win a game in which they got just two hits -- neither of which figured in their scoring. Maybe their Puk, er, luck is finally changing.This user had to clarify that they weren't kidding when tweeting about A.J. Puk's performance today.Uprooted@uprootedoaklandAJ Puk throws another wild pitch on ball four. Winker trots in to score. The Mariners suddenly lead 2-1. This is not a satire account. #DrumTogether8AJ Puk throws another wild pitch on ball four. Winker trots in to score. The Mariners suddenly lead 2-1. This is not a satire account. #DrumTogetherOne user called Puk the Mariners' best pitcher today. Maybe he deserves the win, too.Rob Cornelius@BentleyTockIt appears AJ Puk was the best pitcher for the @Mariners today.2It appears AJ Puk was the best pitcher for the @Mariners today.This user wants Puk to be named the Mariners' most valuable player.Jason@jasonlonglaughsPuk = MVP #Mariners2Puk = MVP #MarinersThis weekend, the Seattle Mariners will face the Los Angeles Angels. The Oakland Athletics take on the league-worst Kansas City Royals.

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