Seahawks football is right around the corner with an appointment against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, but baseball is the talk of the town in the Emerald City right now. The Seahawks’ neighbors to the south of Lumen Field, the Mariners, are in the midst of one of their best seasons in the last 20 years. Seattle’s professional teams have always had a supportive bond, and right now, that bond is on full display.
It started on when Seahawks tight end Will Dissly ended his press conference with an important announcement. Seattle’s athletes have never been shy about dipping their toes into the political scene, and Dissly took the time for a crucial midterm election update.
Did you hear the news, @Mariners? pic.twitter.com/9bLBvGNii0
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) August 31, 2022
In today’s divided political climate, Mitch Haniger might be one of the few who can garner true bipartisan support, especially with his high caliber of play. Since returning from injury, Haniger has resumed his typical production, including hitting a walk-off single to defeat the Cleveland Guardians last weekend.
Of course, what true-to-the-blue Seattle fan could vote against a man wearing such a stylish Seahawks shirt.
Extend Mitch immediately pic.twitter.com/FRP5UsA7ua
— Marielle (@marielle922) September 1, 2022
Following the Mariners’ sweep of the Detroit Tigers, the team boarded the plane with a theme of football jerseys. Haniger was not alone in his support for the Seahawks. Pitcher Matt Boyd, who grew up in the Seattle area, made his debut for the Mariners and can be seen wearing the retro Steve Largent jersey.
Additionally, fellow Seattle-kid Jake Lamb is behind Haniger wearing another retro Seahawks look.
But of course, the player who will catch the eye of all the 12’s is most assuredly rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez wearing a DK Metcalf jersey.
My man! (@JRODshow44 AND @dkm14) pic.twitter.com/71VWWaXwJG
— StevieMO! (@MOmentumMoshay) September 1, 2022
This did not go unnoticed by the Seahawks star receiver, who shared support for the centerfielder on his Instagram story.
We can get behind this duo, @Mariners. 🥹
Via: @dkm14 & @JRODshow44 pic.twitter.com/P7myrSeyVv
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) September 1, 2022
There is little doubt the two biggest stars in the Seattle sports landscape are DK Metcalf and Julio Rodriguez. With both of them signing incredibly lucrative extensions this summer, the 12th Man will have plenty of opportunities to watch both players dominate their respective sports for years to come.
