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The Seattle Mariners defeated the Texas Rangers 6–4 on July 26 at Globe Life Field, outpacing a Vegas total of 7.5 runs with efficient pitching and timely hitting. Seattle's offense generated 14 hits and 2 home runs while striking out only 7 times, though their .231 batting average underscored the quality-over-volume nature of the performance. The Mariners' pitching staff dominated, allowing just 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 12 Rangers batters across a 3.65 ERA outing. Texas managed only 6 hits and struggled offensively with a .247 average and .724 OPS, striking out 12 times despite scoring 4 runs on 1 home run. Seattle's pitchers issued 2 walks but committed no errors, controlling the game from start to finish. The Rangers' 4.30 ERA and anemic offensive output—just 2 walks generated in the entire game—reflected a team unable to manufacture baserunners against solid Mariners pitching. This victory improves Seattle's run differential and suggests their rotation depth remains a competitive advantage heading into the stretch run.