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The Los Angeles Angels edged the Seattle Mariners 8–7 on April 5 at Angel Stadium in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the Vegas over-under at 1 run. The Angels' pitching staff was dominant, striking out 15 batters while allowing just 7 hits and posting a 3.34 ERA, though they issued 8 walks that kept Seattle in contention. The Mariners' offense was limited to 7 hits and a single home run despite drawing 8 walks, finishing with a .631 OPS; their pitching was sharper with a 2.72 ERA but couldn't overcome allowing 11 hits and 8 runs. Both teams struggled at the plate—Los Angeles hit .204 with no home runs while Seattle managed .198—yet the Angels converted their opportunities into 8 RBIs to Seattle's 7, proving the difference in a slugfest that emphasized pitching depth over offensive firepower. The Angels' ability to generate run production despite weak overall offensive metrics suggests they may lean heavily on timely hitting and pitching dominance early in the season.