Seattle Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodríguez has had a disappointing season by his own lofty standards. His year got a little worse on Wednesday night, when he made an unusual and costly out during the 10th inning of a 2-1 defeat against the New York Yankees.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was doubled off at third base after he attempted to dodge a flying bat during Wednesday's loss to the Yankees.

J-Rod was on third in the 10th inning when Randy Arozarena struck out and his bat went flying out of his hands toward Rodriguez. The outfielder ran to get out of the way of the bat … but the ball was still very much live. A throw to third and Rodriguez was out. Inning over, and the Yankees would go on to win.

Julio Rodríguez homered twice to drive in five runs, George Kirby went six innings for his 13th victory and the AL wild card-chasing Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 8-2.

Julio Rodriguez continued to show out for the Seattle Mariners and went 4-for-6 in an 8-4 win against the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

Julio Rodriguez had four hits and drove in four runs, and Randy Arozarena made a game-saving catch as the Mariners inched to within 1.5 games of the AL wild card with a win over the Rangers.