The A’s came into Seattle on Monday evening and used some late-game offense to take the first of this three-game set. Back in the win column, and back atop the AL West with sole possession of the division lead.
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This Week in Seahawks History: Not just ‘The Tip’
This will be a weekly article series throughout the season looking back on what happened for the Seattle Seahawks 40, 30, 20, and 10 years ago this week.
In this edition, we have the NFC Championship rubber match with the San Francisco 49ers. It means a bit more now that Pete Carroll is no longer the coach of the Seahawks.
40 Years Ago
Finished with a record of 11-8, losing in the AFC Championship game.
30 Years Ago
Finished with a record of 6-10, missed playoffs.
20 Years Ago
Finished with a record of 10-7, losing in the NFC Wild Card round.
10 Years Ago
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Game Log
CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington, the site of the NFC Championship game for the 2013 season. This was an NFC West showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, with each team holding serve at home during the regular season. You’ve got Pete Carroll vs Jim Harbaugh, Russell Wilson vs Colin Kaepernick, and…Richard Sherman vs Michael Crabtree? We’ll get to that one later on.
The game started off in nearly the worst possible way. Seattle got the ball first and their opening drive lasted all of one play as Russell Wilson fumbled on a sack from future preseason Seahawks Legend Aldon Smith. who recovered the fumble at the Seattle 15. Credit to the Seahawks defense, as they held the 49ers to a 25-yard FG from Phil Dawson to limit the damage to a 3 point deficit. Three punts later and it was already the 2nd Quarter with SF starting a drive on their own 14. After the drive was extended on a 3rd down defensive holding penalty by Richard Sherman, Colin Kaepernick got loose for consecutive scampers of 12 and 58 yards to set the 49ers up inside the red zone. Frank Gore got them to the doorstep, but Anthony “Boobie” Dixon was the one who plunged in from 1 yard out – after the play was called no gain and overturned on review – to put SF up 10-0.
Seattle finally got things going on offense on the ensuing drive, helped along by a 51-yard completion from Wilson to Doug Baldwin to the SF 11. Sadly, the drive went backwards from there and the Seahawks settled for a 32-yard Stephen Hauschka FG to pull within one score at 10-3. Seattle forced a punt on the next drive and the Seahawks had the ball near FG range at the end of the 2nd Quarter but turned the ball over on downs. SF kneeled the ball to take the game to halftime with the 49ers leading 10-3.
The Seahawks defense forced a punt on the first drive of the 2nd half giving their offense the ball near midfield and Seattle started feeding the Beast(mode). After Marshawn Lynch gained 16 yards on the first two carries of the drive, Wilson found Baldwin for 4 yards to set up 3rd and 1. Lynch exploded for a 40-yard TD run to tie the game at 10-10. All of that momentum was lost on the next drive when SF drove down the field and capped it off with a 26-yard TD pass from Kaepernick to Anquan Boldin to regain the lead at 17-10. Doug Baldwin ripped off a nice 69-yard kickoff return to set the Seahawks up in prime position. They advanced into the red zone but sputtered again and ended up with a 40-yard FG from Hauschka to claw closer at 17-13.
After another punt, Seattle took over on offense again at their own 38. The Seahawks were moving the ball well until Wilson took a 16-yard intentional grounding penalty right at the end of the 3rd Quarter. He got 15 of those yards back on 3rd and 22 with a pass to Zach Miller which would prove to be crucial as Seattle chose to go for it on 4th and 7 at the SF 35. Wilson barked out the hard count and Aldon Smith jumped, giving Seattle a free play. Russ went for it all and threw a beautiful moon ball to the end zone where it was cradled expertly by Jermaine Kearse for a go-ahead 35 yard TD to give the Seahawks their first lead of the game at 20-17. On the next drive, the potent combo of Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett struck again with Avril strip-sacking Kaepernick and Bennett recovering the ball and returning it 17 yards to the SF 6.
Full disclosure – with all of the crazy happenings that will come later in the game, I totally forgot about these intermittent drives where Seattle could have possibly iced the game.
With this field position, Seattle scores 9/10 times, right? Well…
Lynch got 1 yard on the first play. Then, Alvin Bailey false started. Following this was an incomplete pass. On 3rd and goal from the 10, Wilson found his buddy Jermaine Kearse who fumbled near the goal line where it was recovered by Lynch at the 1. Navarro Bowman’s knee was collateral damage in the scrum, and he would miss the entire 2014 season. Seattle went for it and the exchange between Wilson and Lynch was fumbled and slapped around until it was recovered back at the 15 yard line. If only they had known about the “tush push”!
Never fear, as two plays later Kam Chancellor picked off Kaepernick at the SF 40 about halfway through the 4th Quarter. As usual, Seattle was moving the ball until they shot themselves in the foot when Wilson fumbled the snap on a screen play and threw it away – but not before Kearse was called for offensive pass interference. At least the Seahawks were able to get a 47-yard Hauschka FG out of that drive to extend the lead to 23-17 with 3:43 remaining. It looked as if the Seahawks defense would tap the 49ers out, but they converted on 4th and 2 to keep the drive alive. They then strung together positive plays and before you knew it, SF had a 1st and 10 at the Seattle 18 with 0:55 seconds left trailing by a mere 6 points. This was when perhaps the most iconic play in a season packed with them unfolded.
“The Tip”
Kaepernick took the snap and looked to his right the whole way. He uncorked the ball to the side of the end zone, where Michael Crabtree was matched up with Richard Sherman. Sherm needed all of his massive wing span to get a hand on the ball, where it was corralled by Malcolm Smith for the game-sealing interception. The stadium absolutely exploded and Sherman got a taunting penalty for running up to Crabtree and sticking his hand out for a handshake. Who gives a crap about an extra 10 yards when you ice the game like that? Three glorious kneel downs later and the Seahawks were headed to their 2nd Super Bowl in team history, facing the Mile High-flying Denver Broncos who had already punched their ticket earlier in the day.
Russell Wilson was 16/25 for 215 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT. Marshawn Lynch had 22 carries for 109 yards and 1 TD. Doug Baldwin had 6 catches for 106 yards. Jermaine Kearse had 2 catches for 44 yards and 1 massive TD.
Michael Bennett had 1.0 sack, 1 FF, and 1 FR. Cliff Avril nearly matched that with 1.0 sack and 1 FF. Kam Chancellor and Malcolm Smith had 1 INT each. Bobby Wagner also deserved a shout out with 15 tackles.
Here are the full playoff results for the week:
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Remember that old saying “defense wins championships”? That was definitely true for the Seahawks against the 49ers, but will it carry over to the Super Bowl? Even if you already know, it will be fun to relive it!
After months of build up, the Seattle Seahawks are less than 48 hours from being on the clock for their first pick of the NFL Draft, as long as they hold on to pick No. 32 in the first round.
Seahawks Draft: A mid-round edge rusher with elite length
While the offensive line has long been a need for the Seahawks in drafts, this year running back, edge rusher and cornerback are among their top positions of need.
Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard highlighted a pair of players who could help bolster the Seahawks’ edge group as he continued his draft profile series Tuesday during Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk.
In this edition of Huard’s draft profiles, he looked at Michigan edge rushers Derrick Moore and Jaishawn Barham, who also played on the same team together in high school at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore.
Huard pointed to the connection head coach Mike Macdonald, a former Michigan defensive coordinator, and many members of his coaching staff have to the Michigan program.
“They know these guys, they know them inside and out,” Huard said. “They typically like they’re Michigan men, and these are two physical guys that have all the attributes you’re looking for on the edge.”
The high-floor pick
Moore is coming off a decorated four-year career at Michigan where he piled up 24.5 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, eight passes defended and three forced fumbles in 53 games.
This past season, the 6-foot-3, 255-pound Moore totaled 10.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles while earning first-team All-Big Ten honors.
“I think this is a pretty fair quote about him: ‘Unselfish, well-rounded, high floor.’ Is he a high-ceiling guy? Not as much as Barham, but he’s a very high-floor guy,” Huard said.
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has Moore ranked as the No. 65 prospect in this years draft. ESPN has him ranked 60th.
“He is just your fierce, tough, edgy, productive (player),” Huard said. “He played in space a little bit more. They are field-boundary scheme at Michigan at times. He’s been more of the field rusher, more against your left tackle. And (he’s) just got more in the tool bag… He’s been a defensive end. He’s pretty well versed in it. He’s going to have a bigger tool bag, I think, than both Boye (Mafe) and Derrick Hall had, and he’s going to be a second, late-second-round (pick). Rugged, tough Michigan guy.”
The high-ceiling pick
Barham spent his first two college seasons at Maryland, which included earning Freshman All-American honors in 2022, and transferred to Michigan in 2024. He played linebacker at Maryland and in his first season at Michigan before making the move to edge for his final college season.
In 12 games at a new position in 2025, the 6-foot-3, 240-pound Barham amassed 10 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks.
“Jaishawn Barham is a little bit more of a wild card, and one of the scouts that was quoted in some of the prep for this said he may bloom with the right coaching,” Huard said.
Huard recalled seeing Barham as a freshman at Maryland while he was doing color commentary for FOX and being in awe of how physically mature he already looked.
“I remember being on the field, as a freshman, looking at him going, ‘There’s just no way. There’s no way humanly possible that that guy played high school football the year before,’” Huard said.
Jeremiah has Barham ranked as the No. 77 prospect in the draft. ESPN has him ranked 88th.
“He is a higher ceiling guy you’re going to have to coach up,” Huard said. “He doesn’t come with years and years and years of experience on the edge.”
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West Seattle Tool Library to host annual tool sale this Saturday, April 25 | The White Center Blog
The West Seattle Tool Library will host its annual tool sale this Saturday, April 25, offering hundreds of tools at discounted prices during its largest fundraiser of the year.
The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle (map below), according to organizers.
Shoppers can expect a wide selection of items, including power drills, saws, hand tools and gardening equipment. Proceeds from the sale will support the nonprofit’s mission to provide community access to tools and hands on learning opportunities.
“It’s a fun day for everyone and a great way to support a local resource that empowers neighbors with tools and learning opportunities,” said Dale Becker, president of the West Seattle Tool Library board of directors.
Becker added that the sale also offers “a great chance to pick up tools at excellent prices, perfect for those starting a collection or simply adding to one.”
This year’s sale coincides with the Cooper Artist Garage Sale, creating an opportunity for visitors to explore multiple community events in one day.
Organizers said donations of working tools are still being accepted during regular library hours to support the fundraiser. The workshop will be closed from April 22 through April 26, and the Wednesday Fix It Workshop will be canceled. The workshop is scheduled to reopen April 28.
For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2059705868142923
About West Seattle Tool Library
The West Seattle Tool Library provides affordable access to a wide range of tools and educational resources, enabling community members to complete home, garden, and DIY projects while promoting sustainable reuse and a sense of community.
The West Seattle Tool Library is a local non-profit organization that provides affordable access to a wide range of tools and educational resources, enabling community members to complete home, garden, and DIY projects while promoting sustainable reuse and a sense of community.
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Ginn struggles early, settles in
On the mound tonight starting for the A’s was right-hander J.T. Ginn. He came into tonight on a mini roll, having put up two quality outings since getting inserted into the starting rotation.
Facing the Mariners for the very first time, Seattle greeted Ginn with two runs in the first, a solo homer off the bat of Cal Raleigh and an RBI double from first baseman Josh Naylor. They’d get Ginn for one more run in the second as well off another homer, this one coming courtesy of Dominic Canzone.
Those early-game struggles weren’t great, but Ginn was sent out for the third and finally had a shutdown inning, collecting three strikeouts in the third. The 26-year-old would go on to pitch all the way into the sixth without allowing another run and leaving with one out in the inning. He ended his night on a high note as well, getting Randy Arozarena to strike out swinging for his sixth K of the night.
- J.T. Ginn: 5 1/3 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 2 HR, 92 pitches
Well it was a little dicey in the first two frames but Ginn did good to buckle himself down and provide his team with some extra innings. Mark Kotsay made a good call letting Ginn work his way back into this one, and his offense would pick him up later tonight.
Offense struggles early, comes on strong late
On the other side of the ball, the A’s lineup was facing M’s righty Emerson Hancock. For the first few innings the A’s did have much of an answer for the former top prospect, collecting just a pair of singles the first time through the order.
The second time through the order the A’s batters were able to start getting a better read on Hancock. Leading off the top of the fourth, tonight’s DH Carlos Cortes connected on a fastball high and in and drove it over the wall in right field to get the A’s on the board for the first time tonight:
That was #2 on the year for Cortes, who came through with a massive night while hitting in the #3 spot of the order. Mark Kotsay was right again tonight about batting him in such a big spot in the lineup.
The A’s were starting to make better contact but it took a couple more innings for the big ones to come. Now into the sixth and with the top of the lineup at the plate this was about as good an opportunity as the team could hope for. Well first baseman Nick Kurtz strode to the plate and connected on a fastball right down the middle for another solo shot to cut the lead to one:
The A’s didn’t have to wait long for that next run either. Shea Langeliers came up right behind Kurtz and blasted his own solo shot, swatting another hanging fastball down the pipe and depositing it over the wall in center:
Tie game. That was his 7th of the year. The A’s had Hancock’s number and the Mariners knew it. That third homer of the night chased Hancock from this contest. The Athletics kept up the pressure against the bullpen, loading the bases that very same frame but weren’t able to cash in and take the lead. And with Ginn soon departing as well, it was going to be down to the bullpens to determine who would win tonight.
Left-hander Hogan Harris relieved Ginn in the sixth and not only finished the frame but handled the seventh as well. It was a perfect outing for Harris; no hits, no walks, plus a pair of punchouts to boot. Tonight was his team-leading 13th appearance and he’s been everything the A’s could have hoped for in the early going.
Now into the eighth, the A’s finally broke through in a big way. A double, single, and walk loaded the bases with no outs and the team was cooking. Third baseman Max Muncy made sure to drive in at least one with a productive sac fly that gave the A’s their first lead of the night.
After that it was Lawrence Butler’s turn at the plate and he came through with the biggest hit of the game, a two-run single to push the A’s lead to three runs:
Now with a lead and some extra breathing room A’s fans could relax and enjoy the rest of the game. Or so we thought. The Mariners did not go down quietly in this one. Mark Leiter Jr. took over for the eighth and gave up a pair of hits with both reaching scoring position and just one out. He managed to pull a Houdini with a massive strikeout of Arozarena and a flyout to end the threat, but that was a close one.
Then it was Joel Kuhnel on for the ninth for his fourth save opportunity. The right-hander, who did not start the season with the big league club, got the first out but then a single and RBI double cut into the lead and woke us all back up. Now with the tying run at the plate Kuhnel needed to be nails. And he was, getting J.P. Crawford to pop out and Raleigh to fly out to end the game.
A’s win! A solid performance all around. The bats took some time to get going but they came through in a big way late. Three homers. Four players getting multiple hits. Carlos Cortes going 4-for-4. Then Ginn had some early struggles but did a good job of not letting it snowball and get out of hand. He really saved the bullpen by being able to pitch into the sixth. Speaking of the ‘pen, the three arms combined pitched nearly four innings, and while it got a little dicey at times they bent but didn’t break. Kuhnel is now 4-for-4 in save opportunities which leads the team. Do we finally have our closer? And who would have seen this coming?
We’re back in first place and we’ll have an opportunity to add to that lead tomorrow evening when these teams meet back up for the second game of the series. For the A’s they’ll send left-hander Jacob Lopez to the bump. It hasn’t been a smooth start to the season for the lefty and he’ll need to show more than he has up to this point if he wants to keep ahold of his spot in the rotation. Walks especially have been a major problem for him so far as he has 17 in 18 innings of work. Overall he’ll bring a 6.38 ERA into tomorrow’s contest.
As for Seattle, they’ll have veteran Luis Castillo getting the ball for them for the middle game. The 33-year-old right-hander has had a so-so start to his year. He had a disaster performance a couple starts ago, when he got shelled for seven runs. Before that he pitched six shutout innings in his first appearance, 3 2/3 with three runs allowed in his second, the blowup game, and most recently he tossed 5 1/3 with just one run allowed against the Padres. Hard to know which version of Castillo will show up tomorrow but the A’s will be ready. In his career against the Athletics he has a nice 3.02 ERA in nine starts, so we’ll be hoping to boost that number a bit tomorrow night.
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