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The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners 7–4 on May 16 at T-Mobile Park, with the visitors' power stroke proving decisive despite modest overall contact rates. San Diego's three home runs and seven RBIs powered the offense despite recording only seven hits and striking out six times, while Seattle managed just one homer across eight hits and nine strikeouts, posting a .703 OPS that underscored offensive struggles. Padres pitcher struck out nine batters while allowing eight hits and four earned runs over his outing, holding the Mariners' attack in check despite issuing four walks. The Mariners' pitching staff surrendered seven earned runs on seven hits, with the bullpen's inability to prevent the long ball costing Seattle in a close contest where both teams drew four walks apiece. San Diego's home-run advantage—a three-to-one edge—proved the margin of victory in a game that highlighted the importance of power hitting in low-contact affairs. The Padres' success in converting limited opportunities into runs suggests their offensive approach remains effective going forward, while Seattle's continued struggles at the plate may pressure the rotation in upcoming contests.