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Mariners Stave Off Sweep as Bryan Woo Delivers Career-Long Best Start
9/7/2026, 2:05:25 PM
Core Event: Woo’s Eight-Inning Shutout Secures 2-0 Victory
On a Sunday in early September 2026, Seattle’s Bryan Woo pitched eight innings of one-hit baseball, striking out nine batters and walking two. The Mariners generated all of their offense in the fourth inning, when Cal Raleigh and J.P. Crawford delivered back-to-back RBI singles to give Seattle a 2-0 lead that held for the remainder of the game. Closer Andrés Muñoz finished with a perfect ninth for his 25th save of the season, preserving the win and ending the Athletics’ attempt at a four-game sweep.
Background & Context
Seattle entered the contest trailing the American League West leader and looking to stay within striking distance of the division’s top spot. The victory moved the Mariners to a 67-77 record, narrowing the gap to six games. A loss would have extended the Athletics’ nine-game losing streak and kept Seattle on the brink of a sweep. The win also gave the Mariners a brief respite before a home series against the Texas Rangers the following Tuesday.
Data & Statistics
- Pitching performance: Woo threw 102 pitches (73 strikes), allowed one hit, issued two walks (to Henry Bolte and Donovan Walton), and recorded nine strikeouts.
- Innings: This was Woo’s first start of more than seven innings in the 2026 season and his eighth scoreless outing of the year.
- Historical note: It was the first time a Mariners starter had reached eight innings since George Kirby did so on June 29 (an occurred date in the ledger).
- Career vs. Oakland: Woo improved his lifetime record against the Athletics to 8-1 in 11 starts.
- Offensive output: Seattle’s five consecutive singles in the fourth inning produced the two runs; all eight hits in the game were singles.
- Team impact: The win kept Seattle within six games of the AL West lead and halted the Athletics’ attempt to extend their season-best five-game winning streak from April.
Official Statements & Responses
After the game, Woo reflected on his approach, noting that his changeup “felt good” and helped him stay comfortable on the mound. He praised catcher Jhonny Pereda for his preparation, saying the challenges “were huge” and that Pereda “has been awesome” in helping him adjust.
What’s Next
Seattle has an off-day before opening a home series against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, giving the club a chance to rest its bullpen and build on Woo’s standout performance.
