The Seattle Mariners earned a decisive victory on Wednesday night, defeating the Oakland Athletics 7-0 in a shutout. Starting pitcher Marco Gonzales was the star of the show, throwing seven shutout innings and allowing just two hits while striking out eight batters. Gonzales was backed up by a strong performance from the Seattle bullpen, who allowed no runs in the final two innings.
The Mariners offense was also in top form, scoring seven runs on nine hits. Kyle Seager led the way with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate, including a solo home run in the fourth inning. The Mariners also got contributions from Dee Gordon, Mitch Haniger, and Ryon Healy, who each had two hits in the game.
The win was a much-needed one for the Mariners, who have been struggling as of late. The team had lost five of their last six games before Wednesday night’s victory, and the offense had been particularly anemic, averaging just 2.5 runs per game during that stretch.
The Mariners will look to build on their momentum as they continue their series against the Athletics on Thursday night. With a win, they could move back into a tie for first place in the AL West standings. Regardless of the outcome, Wednesday’s shutout victory was a great sign for the Mariners and their fans.
