Game Overview

On a day marked by unique fan experiences, including one attendee accompanied by a therapy bunny named Alex the Great, the Seattle Mariners faced off against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Unfortunately for Mariners’ fans, the game resulted in a familiar narrative—a 4-1 defeat on April 4th, continuing the early season struggles for the team.

Pitching Performance

Bryce Miller took the mound for the Mariners, finishing with a mixed performance over 5.1 innings. He threw 93 pitches, yielding three earned runs on seven hits, accompanied by three walks and four strikeouts. Despite showing flashes of brilliance—recording the most swings and misses in the game with ten—the struggles were evident, particularly with his control, as all three walks came on four pitches.

Key Inning Highlights

The defeat was driven by pivotal moments in the fourth and sixth innings, primarily orchestrated by a trio of Giants’ hitters: Jung Hoo Lee, Matt Chapman, and Mike Yastrzemski. In the fourth, Lee ignited the inning with a double, followed by Chapman, who delivered an RBI double. Yastrzemski capped the inning by driving in Chapman.

The sixth inning echoed this pattern, with another double from Lee and a follow-up RBI from Chapman, leading to Miller’s exit after allowing a walk to Yastrzemski. Trent Thornton subsequently entered the game, permitting an additional run on a Wilmer Flores single.

Offensive Struggles for the Mariners

The Mariners had several opportunities to capitalize offensively, yet they struggled to convert their chances. They were 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, highlighting a failure to execute during critical moments. Their sole run came from a solo home run by Dylan Moore in the fifth inning, a powerful shot that provided a brief glimmer of hope.

Bright Spots

Among the Mariners’ limited positives, the return of Jesse Hahn, who made his first MLB appearance since 2021, was noteworthy. Hahn pitched two scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and one walk while striking out Lamonte Wade Jr., showcasing his potential for the relief role.

Looking Ahead

As the Mariners continue their series against the Giants, now down two games to none, they will look to avoid a sweep in the upcoming third game, with Bryan Woo set to take the mound. Despite the current setbacks, there remains optimism for recovery, and fans hope for a turnaround to ease the disappointments of recent performances.