Sean Hjelle struggled in relief, giving up crucial runs in the sixth inning that allowed the Mariners to take a 4-2 lead. His performance was marked by control issues, as he hit two batters that contributed to the Mariners' scoring rally. The Giants' pitchers have been generous with walks and hit batsmen throughout the series, with Hjelle's outing contributing to a total of 21 walks over three games, the highest for San Francisco this season.