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Refsnyder’s Challenge-Reversed Homer Lifts Mariners 3-2

4/28/2026

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Refsnyder Homers

Rob Refsnyder challenged a strike-three, hit a homer off JoJo Romero, and secured a 3-2 Seattle win over St. Louis at Busch Stadium April 26, 2026 after the Ball-Strike system reversed it, prompting Mariners manager Dan Wilson to say it will be used more.
Umpire John Bacon received nine challenges, eight of which were overturned.
Catcher Iván Herrera had four calls reversed as the pitch was out of the zone.

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Refsnyder Returns

Rob Refsnyder returned from the paternity list on April 17 and went 4-for-17 with two homers, ending a 0-for-16 slump.
His ninth-inning homer was the Mariners’ 12th pinch-hit go-ahead blast in the ninth or later.
Eduard Bazardo earned his first 2026 win by pitching 1 1/3 scoreless relief innings.
Jose A. Ferrer recorded his first Mariner save with a perfect ninth inning.

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Refsnyder Homers

Rob Refsnyder challenged a strike-three, hit a homer off JoJo Romero, and secured a 3-2 Seattle win over St. Louis at Busch Stadium April 26, 2026 after the Ball-Strike system reversed it, prompting Mariners manager Dan Wilson to say it will be used more.
Umpire John Bacon received nine challenges, eight of which were overturned.
Catcher Iván Herrera had four calls reversed as the pitch was out of the zone.

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