Emerson Hancock strikes out 14 in career night; Mariners lose 3-2 in 10

Most strikeouts in first 4 innings of game vs Royals, Mariners history: 5/27/91 Randy Johnson: 8 9/16/93 Randy Johnson: 8 Emerson Hancock on Randy Johnson number retirement day: 8

Emerson Hancock just joined George Kirby, Mark Langston and RANDY JOHNSON as Mariners pitchers with 14 Ks and no walks in a start. On Randy’s jersey retirement night. Hell yeah.

Plenty of cheers and a standing ovation for Emerson Hancock as he retires the side in order here in the top of the seventh. Hell of a performance from him tonight. #TridentsUp #SeattleMariners

Entering today, most strikeouts in *seven* innings by a #Mariners pitcher. Only James Paxton and Félix Hernández have done better in seven frames than what Emerson Hancock delivered this evening.

wonder how Félix feels sitting here watching how this game played out for Emerson Hancock with no run support lol

Add another 3 strikeouts 😤 On a night where the Mariners honor Randy Johnson, Emerson Hancock has a career-high 11 strikeouts through 5 innings!

Another punch in the gut loss for the Mariners. In front of Randy Johnson and behind a career performance by Emerson Hancock no less. #KCvsSEA

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Ok, I'll say it, Emerson Hancock, career night & pitching like our Ace (yeah, I said it, he's like literally our best starter right now) 14 Ks thru 7 innings allowing 1 run (he struck out Salvy 3 times tonite alone) #Mariners 2 KC 1 #TridentsUp

Emerson Hancock delivered a 14-strikeout gem, but the #Mariners let a one-run lead slip away in the ninth and fell 3-2 to the Royals in 10 innings. sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...

RT @MarinersPR: Emerson Hancock's 14 strikeouts tonight are a career high (previous: 9, 3/29/26 vs. CLE) and the most by a pitcher in @MLB this season. He is also the 4th pitcher in @Mariners history with 14+ SO and 0 BB, joining George Kirby (2x), Randy Johnson (2x) and Mark Langston.

16 swings and misses. A new career high for Emerson Hancock!

Ok, chaos ball aside, it's been fun watching Emerson Hancock tonight! #Mariners 🔱

emerson hancock is worth loving with your whole baseball heart

It seems weird to suggest, but the Royals might have a better shot against the bullpen. It appears the ghost of Randy Johnson has possessed Emerson Hancock tonight.