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The Seattle Mariners edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3–2 on June 23 at PNC Park in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. Seattle's pitching proved decisive, with the Mariners' staff striking out 10 batters while allowing just one earned run and posting a 3.59 ERA. The Pirates managed nine hits but converted only one into an RBI, striking out 10 times themselves while posting a .742 OPS that reflected their offensive struggles. Seattle's two home runs—accounting for all three runs—proved the difference in a game where neither team generated sustained offensive momentum; the Mariners hit just .232 with an OPS of .700, yet their power stroke compensated for modest overall production. A defensive error by Pittsburgh also cost the home team in a tight contest decided by superior pitching and timely power. With the Mariners' ERA now sitting at 3.59, their rotation depth could be a crucial factor as Seattle continues its road trip.