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The Seattle Mariners edged the St. Louis Cardinals 3–2 on April 26 at Busch Stadium in a low-scoring affair marked by offensive struggles from both lineups. Seattle's pitching staff was the game's deciding factor, allowing just 7 hits and 2 earned runs with a 3.52 ERA, while St. Louis managed only a .714 OPS despite recording 2 home runs and 3 walks. The Mariners' bats were similarly anemic, posting a .233 average with 8 hits and 12 strikeouts, though they capitalized on their opportunities to drive in 3 runs—enough to secure the victory. St. Louis struck out 5 times and generated a modest .324 on-base percentage, leaving runners stranded in a game where neither team could string together consistent offensive production. The Cardinals' pitching staff struck out 12 Mariners but surrendered 3 earned runs, indicating defensive execution and timely hitting proved more valuable than raw stuff. This defensive-minded contest suggests Seattle's pitching depth could be a competitive advantage as the season unfolds, while St. Louis will need to generate more consistent offensive output to compete in the division.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Cal RaleighRob RefsnyderConnor JoeJJ WetherholtNathan Church
