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The Seattle Mariners dominated the Houston Astros 10–2 on May 12 at Daikin Park, with the visiting offense providing the decisive edge. Seattle's pitching staff struck out 12 Astros batters while allowing just 5 hits and 2 earned runs, posting a 3.67 ERA that overwhelmed Houston's lineup. The Mariners' attack delivered 11 hits and 2 home runs, driving in all 10 runs despite a modest .231 batting average, while the Astros managed only 5 hits with no homers and mustered just 2 runs on a 5.61 ERA performance. Houston's pitching issued 6 walks and recorded only 4 strikeouts, a stark contrast to Seattle's command. The Astros struck out 12 times against Seattle's effective pitching, underlining a significant talent gap in execution. This lopsided result suggests Seattle's rotation depth and disciplined approach at the plate will be critical assets moving forward, while Houston faces immediate questions about offensive consistency and pitching reliability in divisional play.