Three takeaways from the Mariners’ late-inning loss to the Cubs

The Seattle Mariners (18-14) dropped a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park.

Here are three takeaways from the loss.

1. NO DECISION FOR FELIX

Former Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, making his sixth start in the No. 5 spot in the rotation, exited for the third time this season without a decision.

Hernandez (1-2, 4.31 ERA) hasn’t notched a win since his first start of the season on April 1. Three no-decisions and two losses in his next five starts have followed. He hasn’t allowed more than four runs in any outing.

Tuesday, he pitched six innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on eight hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. He threw 96 pitches, and twice gave up go-ahead…