Mariners Score 3 in 10th, Beat Angels on 1-Hitter

Cole Young's triple sparks late rally as Seattle pitchers combine for dominant outing

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:22am

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The Seattle Mariners spoiled the Los Angeles Angels' home opener with a 3-1 victory in 10 innings on Friday night. Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with a 10th-inning triple, and Josh Naylor followed with a two-run single to give the Mariners the lead. Four Mariners pitchers combined on a one-hitter, with Andres Munoz earning the win and Gabe Speier recording the save.

Why it matters

The Mariners' victory over their AL West rivals, the Angels, in a close, low-scoring affair showcases the team's strong pitching depth and ability to win close games. The result also dampens the excitement of the Angels' home opener and raises questions about their offensive struggles against a talented Mariners pitching staff.

The details

Cole Young led off the 10th inning with a triple that scored the automatic runner, and Josh Naylor followed with a two-run single to give the Mariners a 3-0 lead. The Angels scored a run in the bottom of the 10th on a sacrifice fly by Jorge Soler, but Gabe Speier struck out Yoan Moncada to end the game. Mariners starter Bryan Woo and Angels starter Reid Detmers engaged in a pitchers' duel, with Woo going seven innings and allowing just one hit.

  • The game's first pitch was delayed 25 minutes because the Angels' pregame ceremonies ran long.
  • Cole Young's game-breaking triple came in the top of the 10th inning.
  • Andres Munoz struck out the side in the 9th inning to earn the win.
  • Gabe Speier recorded the save in the 10th inning.

The players

Cole Young

The Mariners outfielder broke the scoreless tie with a 10th-inning triple that sparked Seattle's late rally.

Josh Naylor

The Mariners first baseman followed Young's triple with a two-run single to give Seattle a 3-0 lead in the 10th.

Bryan Woo

The Mariners starting pitcher went seven innings, allowing just one hit and striking out six.

Reid Detmers

The Angels starting pitcher matched Woo with a strong outing, going 6.2 innings and allowing three hits.

Andres Munoz

The Mariners relief pitcher struck out the side in the 9th inning to earn the win.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been due for a close, low-scoring game like this. The pitching on both sides was outstanding, and it came down to a few key hits in extra innings.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

“It's tough to lose a home opener like that, but credit to the Mariners for finding a way to scratch across some runs late. We'll regroup and come back stronger tomorrow.”

— Phil Nevin, Angels Manager

What’s next

The two teams will meet again on Saturday for the second game of their series, with the Angels looking to even the score on their home field.

The takeaway

This hard-fought, low-scoring affair between AL West rivals showcases the depth and talent of both pitching staffs, setting the stage for an exciting season-long battle between the Mariners and Angels in the division race.