The Seattle Mariners made a statement on Wednesday night, defeating the Oakland Athletics 1-0 in a tight game that saw the Mariners gain ground in the Wild Card race.
Mariners starter Marco Gonzales was masterful, throwing seven shutout innings and striking out seven batters. He was backed by a strong performance from the bullpen, as reliever Anthony Bass pitched two scoreless innings to close out the game.
The Mariners offense was limited to just one run, but it was enough to get the job done. Kyle Seager drove in the only run of the game with a single in the top of the sixth inning. Seager’s hit scored Dee Gordon, who had reached base earlier in the inning on a walk.
The win was an important one for the Mariners, as they gained ground on the teams ahead of them in the Wild Card race. They now sit just two games back of the second Wild Card spot, and are within striking distance of a playoff berth.
The Mariners will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the playoffs. They have a tough road ahead of them, but with performances like Wednesday night’s, they have a chance to make some noise in the Wild Card race.
