Overview

• George Kirby delivered six scoreless innings with six strikeouts and three hits allowed in Seattle’s 6-0 opener at T-Mobile Park.
• Cal Raleigh broke the MLB single-season record for home runs by a switch-hitting catcher with his 42nd homer in the fifth inning.
• Eugenio Suárez doubled and scored the game’s first run in his return to Seattle and Caleb Ferguson added a scoreless inning in his Mariners debut.
• The win moved the Mariners into sole possession of the American League’s third wild-card spot, one game clear of Texas with three matchups remaining.
• Texas (57-53) will turn to Jack Leiter on Friday night as the Rangers seek their first win at T-Mobile Park.