Mariners Superfan Offers 'Plus One' Seats for All 81 Home Games

70-year-old Rhenda Strub is looking for companions to join her at T-Mobile Park this season.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:48am

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An abstract expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors, capturing the energy and excitement of a Mariners baseball game with the stadium and players' movements blending into a dynamic, colorful scene.A grandmother's generous offer to share her Mariners season tickets sparks joy and community in Seattle.Seattle Today

Rhenda Strub, a 70-year-old Mariners superfan from Thurston County, Washington, has gone viral on Facebook after offering a rotating seat beside her for all 81 home games this season. Strub turned to the team as a lifeline following the death of her son, Wyatt, and now uses her first-base line seats to honor his memory and reclaim her joy. With thousands of requests, she is selecting companions per series, humorously threatening an "opponent tax" for anyone not cheering for the Mariners.

Why it matters

Strub's story highlights the healing power of sports and community in the face of personal tragedy. Her generous offer has resonated with Mariners fans across the region, providing an opportunity for new connections and shared experiences at the ballpark.

The details

After her son Wyatt's passing, Strub found solace in attending Mariners games, feeling his presence with her at T-Mobile Park. She now has an 81-game season ticket plan, but her husband isn't as enthusiastic about the commute from Olympia to Seattle for every home game. Rather than let the seats go to waste, Strub took to Facebook to find a rotating cast of "plus ones" to join her. Her post has gone viral, receiving over 8,000 likes and hundreds of comments from fans hoping to sit with her along the first-base line.

  • Strub's son Wyatt passed away three years ago.
  • Strub posted her offer on Facebook on Friday.

The players

Rhenda Strub

A 70-year-old Mariners superfan from Thurston County, Washington, who has an 81-game season ticket plan and is offering a rotating "plus one" seat to fans.

Wyatt

Strub's son, who passed away three years ago, inspiring her to find solace in attending Mariners games.

Liz Brown

A recent guest who sat with Strub at a Mariners game.

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What they’re saying

“Honestly, it astounded me. I still can't wrap my head around it. I don't know what's remarkable about my post.”

— Rhenda Strub

“I feel like he comes to every game with me.”

— Rhenda Strub

“It has been such a blessing—a blessing I really didn't expect. I'm finding these fantastic people.”

— Rhenda Strub

“I might have to impose an opponent tax.”

— Rhenda Strub

What’s next

Strub plans to select her companions "per series" to keep the logistics manageable as she continues her "Mariners Ticket Adventure" throughout the season.

The takeaway

Strub's generous offer and heartwarming story have resonated with Mariners fans, providing a unique opportunity for community and connection at the ballpark. Her journey from grief to joy highlights the healing power of sports and shared experiences.