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Texas defeated Seattle 3–0 on April 8 at Globe Life Field in a pitcher-dominated contest that fell well short of the Vegas total of one run. The Rangers' pitching staff was the decisive factor, striking out 13 Mariners while allowing just 2 hits and posting a 2.94 ERA across the game. Seattle's offense was particularly anemic, recording only 2 hits and 13 strikeouts while managing a .581 OPS—a stark contrast to Texas's more productive approach despite the Rangers' modest .666 OPS and 6 hits. The home team's pitching efficiency was remarkable given their modest offensive output; they needed just 3 runs to secure the shutout. Seattle's pitching was actually solid with a 2.62 ERA, but one earned run proved costly in a low-scoring affair. The Mariners' inability to generate consistent contact—evidenced by their .184 batting average and 13 strikeouts—suggests early-season struggles at the plate that will need correction as the schedule progresses.