The Seattle Mariners defeated the Baltimore Orioles in a thrilling game on Sunday, thanks in large part to a stellar performance from starting pitcher Justus Gilbert. Gilbert threw seven shutout innings, allowing just three hits and striking out five batters. He was backed up by a hot-hitting Mariners offense, who scored seven runs on eleven hits.
The Mariners got on the board early, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. Kyle Seager drove in the first run with a single, and then Dee Gordon drove in the second run with a sacrifice fly. They added another run in the top of the third inning, when Mitch Haniger hit an RBI double.
The Mariners then broke the game open in the top of the sixth inning, when they scored four runs. Seager drove in two runs with a single, and Haniger drove in two more with a double. The Orioles were unable to mount a comeback, and the Mariners held on for the 7-0 victory.
Gilbert was the star of the game, as he kept the Orioles off balance all day long. He threw a total of ninety-two pitches, sixty-nine of which were strikes. His performance earned him his first win of the season, and he now has an impressive 1.80 ERA.
The Mariners offense also played a key role in the victory. Seager led the way with three hits and three RBIs, while Haniger had two hits and four RBIs. Gordon also had two hits and an RBI, and Jay Bruce had a hit and an RBI.
The Mariners’ victory over the Orioles was an impressive one, as they were able to get great pitching from Gilbert and timely hitting from their offense. With this win, they have now won five of their last six games and are looking like a team that could make some noise in the American League this season.
