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The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3–1 on May 11 at Daikin Park, with the visitors' pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive output. Seattle's starter was particularly effective, striking out 13 batters while allowing just one earned run and nine hits over the outing, posting a 3.71 ERA. The Mariners' offense managed only seven hits but capitalized with one home run and three RBIs, enough to overcome Houston's nine-hit attack. The Astros struck out 13 times at the plate and generated just one run despite recording a .758 OPS, a stark offensive underperformance that proved costly. Houston's pitching faltered with a 5.50 ERA and three earned runs allowed, while the home team committed no errors but lacked the run production to stay competitive. Seattle's pitching depth and efficiency—combined with timely hitting—proved to be the difference in a low-scoring affair where the visiting lineup's discipline (one strikeout per seven at-bats) outmatched Houston's struggling approach. The Mariners' ability to win with limited offensive firepower suggests their rotation depth could sustain them through stretches of offensive inconsistency.