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The Seattle Mariners edged the Chicago White Sox 5–4 on May 20 at T-Mobile Park in a low-scoring affair that showcased defensive discipline over offensive firepower. Seattle's pitching staff struck out 11 batters while allowing just 7 hits and 3 earned runs, posting a 3.64 ERA despite surrendering 4 walks. The Mariners' bats were anemic—recording only 7 hits with a .226 average and .694 OPS—but capitalized on their two home runs to drive in 5 runs, the difference-maker in a one-run decision. Chicago outhit Seattle 11–7 and posted a marginally better .728 OPS, yet their pitching faltered, allowing 5 earned runs across 4 walks and matching the Mariners' strikeout total at 7. Both teams struck out 11 times, underscoring the prevalence of swing-and-miss baseball. Seattle's one defensive error proved inconsequential in the final tally. The result marks a pitching-dominated contest where the Mariners' superior mound work and timely power proved decisive despite their offensive struggles, suggesting Seattle's rotation may anchor their division hopes despite inconsistent run production.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| SEA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
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Pitching box score
Players who scored
Sam AntonacciRandal GrichukChase MeidrothLuisangel AcuñaRandy Arozarena ×3Julio RodríguezJhonny Pereda
