Mariners Stifled by Orioles' Pitching, Fall 2-0 at T-Mobile Park

In a game that saw the Seattle Mariners fall to the Baltimore Orioles with a final score of 2-0, both teams showcased their defensive strengths at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners now stand at 47-40 for the season, while the Orioles improved their record to 54-31.

The Mariners struggled offensively throughout the game, managing only two hits and failing to convert any scoring opportunities. Despite drawing four walks and having one player successfully steal a base, Seattle could not capitalize on these chances. The team's batting average was a mere .071 with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .306, highlighting their difficulties in creating offensive momentum against Baltimore's pitchers.

On the mound for Seattle, starting pitcher George Kirby absorbed the loss, bringing his season tally to 7-6. Kirby pitched over six innings with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.842 for this game and struck out five batters while maintaining a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of 1.2632. His performance was commendable but overshadowed by Baltimore's pitching staff who kept the Mariners' hitters in check.

The Orioles scored their runs in the fourth and seventh innings, showcasing timely hitting that capitalized on their nine total hits for the game. Grayson Rodriguez claimed victory for Baltimore with his tenth win of the season against three losses.

Joshua Rojas stood out among Mariners players by being one of two players to secure a hit during this challenging matchup; he achieved an impressive batting average of 1.000 and an OPS of 2.0 from his appearance at bat.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game between these two teams scheduled on July 3rd at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The match is set to begin at 10:10 PM EDT and will be broadcasted on ROOT Sports NW.