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Mariners Lose Again as Donovan Exits with Hip Tightness

4/18/2026

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Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan exited Friday's game against the Texas Rangers with left-hip tightness.
Dan Wilson, Seattle Mariners manager, said the hip issue is not related to Donovan's previous leg discomfort.
Donovan's recent illness kept him out of the lineup.
The Mariners lost 5-0, their fourth consecutive defeat and fourth shutout this season.
Texas's Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff home run as Jacob deGrom pitched four shutout innings.

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Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan exited Friday's game against the Texas Rangers with left-hip tightness.
Dan Wilson, Seattle Mariners manager, said the hip issue is not related to Donovan's previous leg discomfort.
Donovan's recent illness kept him out of the lineup.
The Mariners lost 5-0, their fourth consecutive defeat and fourth shutout this season.
Texas's Brandon Nimmo hit a leadoff home run as Jacob deGrom pitched four shutout innings.