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Mariners Extend Shutout Streak With 1-0 Victory Over Pirates

Seattle’s rotation depth plus bullpen stability fueled consecutive scoreless outings, boosting its AL West standing

Overview

  • Luis Castillo struck out a season-high eight batters over seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and no walks.
  • Ben Williamson ended a month-long RBI drought with a sixth-inning double that produced the game’s only run.
  • Matt Brash delivered a scoreless eighth inning after issuing one walk and Andrés Muñoz closed out his 20th save by striking out two in the ninth.
  • Julio Rodriguez made a leaping catch at the wall to rob Andrew McCutchen of extra bases and help preserve the shutout bid.
  • The win marked Seattle’s second straight shutout and improved the Mariners to 4-2 on their seven-game homestand.