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The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 8–7 on April 11 at T-Mobile Park in a low-scoring affair that stayed well below the Vegas total of 1. Despite being outhit 17–7, the Mariners capitalized on two home runs and eight RBIs to secure the victory, while their pitching staff struck out nine Houston batters and allowed only seven hits through the contest. Houston's offense dominated statistically, posting a .839 OPS with a .281 batting average, but the Astros' pitching proved catastrophic, surrendering eight earned runs with a 6.47 ERA and walking seven batters. The Mariners' pitching efficiency—allowing 17 hits but limiting damage to seven runs with a 3.14 ERA—ultimately made the difference despite Seattle's anemic .625 OPS and .193 batting average. This defensive stability and clutch run production will be critical as the Mariners look to build early-season momentum in the AL West.