Seattle Mariners vs Baltimore Orioles — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Baltimore Orioles secured a 7-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners, building a substantial early lead before weathering a spirited comeback attempt.

Seattle opened the scoring in the first inning with a solo home run to right-center by Young. The Orioles then erupted for six runs in the bottom of the third, turning the game on its head. Cowser’s solo blast to left-center tied the game, followed by two runs scoring on wild pitches from Mariners pitcher Woo. Adley Rutschman then doubled to right, driving in two more runs, before Pete Alonso launched a 439-foot, two-run homer to left-center, giving Baltimore a 6-1 lead. The Mariners quickly responded in the top of the fourth with a four-run rally, ignited by Raley’s two-run homer and Canzone’s solo shot, cutting the deficit to 6-4. An RBI single by Rodríguez then brought Seattle within a single run. Baltimore added an insurance run in the fifth when Rutschman singled to left, scoring Ward.

The Orioles’ six-run third inning proved to be the decisive turning point, providing a cushion that Seattle's subsequent rally couldn't quite overcome. During the pivotal frame, Mariners pitcher Woo struggled with control, with multiple runs scoring on his wild pitches, setting the stage for Rutschman's two-run double and Alonso's powerful two-run shot to dramatically extend Baltimore's advantage. Despite Seattle's determined four-run answer in the very next inning, narrowing the gap to just one run, the extensive damage done by Baltimore in the third proved insurmountable. Baltimore reliever Tyler Wells then delivered a crucial performance, effectively shutting down the Mariners' offense with three scoreless innings and striking out four.

Ultimately, the Orioles' ability to capitalize on Seattle's early pitching struggles in a key inning, coupled with timely hitting and effective relief work, allowed them to maintain their lead and secure the win. The Orioles improved their record to 62-63, while the Mariners fell to 59-67.