{"id":674637,"date":"2026-04-13T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/674637\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:00:49","slug":"mariners-dominate-struggling-astros-in-series-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/674637\/","title":{"rendered":"Mariners Dominate Struggling Astros in Series Finale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Mariners+Dominate+Struggling+Astros+in+Series+Finale&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fmariners-dominate-struggling-astros-in-series-finale%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dc85ba2696c.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic action on the field.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the Mariners&#8217; dominant victory over the struggling Astros, capturing the energy and movement of the game.Seattle Today<\/p>\n<p>The Seattle Mariners took control early and never looked back, defeating the Houston Astros 8-3 in the series finale at T-Mobile Park. Mariners starter Logan Gilbert turned in an impressive performance, limiting the Astros&#8217; offense over 6 innings of work.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This win extends the Mariners&#8217; momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Astros&#8217; struggles deepen with key pitchers sidelined due to injuries and illness.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>The Mariners jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first 3 innings, capitalizing on the Astros&#8217; depleted pitching staff. Logan Gilbert was dominant on the mound, striking out 8 batters and allowing just 2 runs. Seattle&#8217;s offense added 4 more runs in the middle innings to put the game out of reach.<\/p>\n<p>        The game took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Logan Gilbert<\/p>\n<p>The Seattle Mariners starting pitcher who turned in a strong 6-inning outing, striking out 8 batters.<\/p>\n<p>Seattle Mariners<\/p>\n<p>The home team that took advantage of the Astros&#8217; pitching woes to secure a convincing victory.<\/p>\n<p>Houston Astros<\/p>\n<p>The visiting team that struggled mightily on the mound, falling to the Mariners in the series finale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Mariners+Dominate+Struggling+Astros+in+Series+Finale&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fmariners-dominate-struggling-astros-in-series-finale%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>        <\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This game highlighted the Mariners&#8217; ability to capitalize on their opponent&#8217;s weaknesses, while the Astros&#8217; continued pitching issues raise concerns about their ability to maintain their position atop the AL West standings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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