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The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 6–1 on April 12 at T-Mobile Park, with the home team's pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive numbers. Seattle's starter allowed just 5 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 8 batters with a 3.01 ERA, controlling the game from the outset. The Mariners' offense generated only 8 hits and posted a .638 OPS, yet capitalized on Houston's wildness, drawing 9 walks to manufacture their runs. Houston managed just 5 hits and struck out 8 times, with their lone run coming on a solo home run; the Astros' pitching unraveled significantly, surrendering 8 hits and 6 earned runs while issuing 9 walks for a 6.49 ERA. Seattle's defensive efficiency—committing zero errors—complemented the pitching performance. Despite the Astros' superior individual batting metrics (.823 OPS versus .638), Houston's inability to limit free passes and control the strike zone proved costly in this lopsided result. The Mariners' pitching depth will be critical as they look to build early divisional momentum.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| SEA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Yainer DiazRandy Arozarena ×2Brendan DonovanJosh NaylorLuke RaleyJ.P. Crawford
