A Durable Opening Performance
Logan Gilbert established early control for the Seattle Mariners, delivering four innings of scoreless pitching at T-Mobile Park. The left-hander retired 12 of the first 13 batters he faced, striking out eight while allowing only one walk. His efficiency limited the Los Angeles Angels to just three runs, setting the stage for a decisive home victory on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The crowd of 44,761 witnessed a game where Seattle's defensive structure held firm despite the Angels' persistent offensive pressure in the early frames.
Angels Build an Early Lead
The visiting Angels capitalized on Seattle's defensive miscues to build a three-run cushion in the sixth inning. We. Wilson grounded out to third base, allowing Young to score, before Raleigh singled to right field to drive in Arozarena.
Naylor’s groundout to second added another run for Los Angeles. The gap widened significantly in the sixth when Grissom sacrificed to right, scoring Teodosio. Young then scored on an error, and Pereda reached third on a throwing error by third baseman Guzman.
Arozarena’s double to left field subsequently drove in Pereda and We. Wilson, extending the Angels' lead to 6-1.
Mariners Rally in the Eighth
Seattle mounted a late surge in the eighth inning to close the gap. Siri hit a 360-foot home run to left field, scoring Neto and bringing the Mariners within two runs. The momentum shifted decisively when Rivas scored on a wild pitch from Sammy Peralta, tying the game at 6-6.
The final run came when Rivas scored again on another wild pitch, giving Seattle a 7-6 lead before the final out. This sequence highlighted the volatility of the late-inning pitching changes, where both teams relied on their bullpen arms to navigate the final two innings.
Bullpen Work and Final Records
The Mariners' bullpen secured the win with strong performances from Eduard Bazardo and Hoby Milner. Bazardo pitched one inning, allowing two hits and one earned run while striking out three batters. Milner closed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out one.
For the Angels, Yusei Kikuchi took the loss after pitching five innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out seven. Trevor Martin and Sammy Peralta also appeared in relief, with Peralta allowing one earned run over one and two-thirds innings. The final score was Seattle 7, Los Angeles 3.
The Mariners improved their record to 76-86, while the Angels fell to 62-100.
Sources
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