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The Seattle Mariners defeated the Chicago White Sox 6–1 on May 18 at T-Mobile Park, with the home team's pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive numbers. Seattle's starter struck out 11 batters while allowing just 6 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 3.69 ERA and demonstrating control with only 3 walks. The Mariners managed just 8 hits and a .229 batting average but made them count, driving in 6 runs and hitting 2 home runs to overcome a low-scoring affair. Chicago's lineup, which fanned 11 times, mustered only 6 hits and 1 RBI while their pitching staff surrendered all 6 runs on 8 hits, reflecting a 4.40 ERA. The White Sox's .410 slugging percentage and 1 home run proved insufficient against Seattle's pitching depth and timely hitting. The Mariners' defensive efficiency—zero errors—further stifled Chicago's comeback chances in a game that stayed well under the Vegas total. This lopsided result underscores Seattle's emerging pitching advantage as the rotation continues to establish itself in early May.