Seattle MarinersOpen full analysisVSSt. Louis CardinalsOpen full analysis

The Seattle Mariners defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 11–9 on April 25 at Busch Stadium in a slugfest that saw both offenses contribute significantly despite modest batting averages. Seattle's lineup generated 19 hits and 11 RBIs while striking out just 6 times, with a .702 OPS that slightly outpaced St. Louis's .713 mark. The Cardinals countered with 14 hits and 5 home runs, driving in 9 runs, but their pitching staff surrendered 11 earned runs with a 4.94 ERA. Seattle's pitchers were more efficient, allowing just 14 hits and 9 earned runs while posting a 3.57 ERA and striking out 7. The Cardinals' power display—five home runs—couldn't overcome the Mariners' superior contact hitting and pitching discipline, as Seattle capitalized on St. Louis's inability to limit damage despite committing no errors. The game underscored Seattle's emerging offensive consistency and pitching depth as the team continues its early-season push in the AL West.