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The Seattle Mariners edged the Atlanta Braves 5–4 on May 4 at T-Mobile Park in a tight contest that hinged on offensive efficiency and pitching execution. Despite outhitting Seattle 9–8, Atlanta's four home runs and .809 OPS were neutralized by their pitching staff's struggles, surrendering five earned runs while issuing eight walks. The Mariners capitalized on their opportunities, scoring all five runs on just eight hits and two home runs, posting a modest .701 OPS but demonstrating clutch execution when it mattered. Seattle's pitchers struck out eight while allowing only two walks, a disciplined performance that limited Atlanta's damage despite the Braves' superior slugging percentage. Atlanta's pitching allowed eight hits and five earned runs while fanning just six, reflecting a lack of dominance on the mound. The Braves' inability to convert their power advantage into runs—managing only four RBIs despite four homers—proved decisive in the one-run defeat. With Atlanta's pitching staff showing vulnerability on the road, the team's rotation depth will face scrutiny heading into their next series.