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Mariners' Fourth-Inning Surge at PETCO Park Silences Padres

The Seattle Mariners showcased their resilience and strategic prowess in a commanding 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park. This win improved the Mariners' record to 26-19, while the Padres fell to 27-18. The game was marked by a pivotal fourth inning where the M’s offense exploded, setting the tone for their triumph.


May 18, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Carlos Vargas (54) delivers during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

First Inning


The game began with both teams struggling to find their rhythm offensively. The Mariners were unable to register any hits or runs, while the Padres managed to score one run off two hits. Despite this early lead by Slam Diego, it was clear that both teams were feeling each other out in these initial stages.


Fourth Inning


The turning point came in the fourth inning when Seattle's bats came alive. The Emerald City team scored three runs on five hits, effectively swinging momentum in their favor. This offensive burst was crucial as it not only gave them a lead but also injected confidence into their lineup. Key contributions from players like Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver helped fuel this rally.


May 18, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Yuki Matsui (1) delivers during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Sixth Inning


In the sixth inning, Seattle added another run despite committing an error during play. Their ability to capitalize on opportunities even amidst mistakes highlighted their determination and focus throughout this matchup against San Diego's pitching staff.


Ninth Inning


As if sealing their dominance with an exclamation mark, Mariners scored two more runs in ninth inning off one hit ensuring there would be no late-game heroics from Friars who remained scoreless after first frame of play due largely thanks solid pitching performance by Bryan Woo whose ERA stood impressive at 1.286 across seven innings pitched allowing just one earned run while striking out five batters without issuing any walks further cementing his role as reliable starter within rotation moving forward into season ahead for Seattle squad looking continue building upon recent successes achieved thus far campaign overall record now standing strong twenty-six wins nineteen losses following latest result here today against formidable opponent such as San Diego club known historically being tough competitor especially home turf setting like PETCO Park venue itself renowned among fans league wide atmosphere creates unique challenges visiting teams must overcome order secure victories away from confines own stadiums back Pacific Northwest region United States where next contest awaits them soon enough time come face Chicago White Sox Rate Field located city Illinois scheduled take place May nineteenth starting promptly seven forty PM Eastern Daylight Time broadcast available ROOT Sports NW network viewers interested tuning see how things unfold future matchups involving beloved franchise they support passionately every step way journey towards ultimate goal achieving greatness sport love dearly share article fellow enthusiasts keep conversation going!


May 18, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Yuki Matsui (1) delivers during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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