Mariners' Castillo dominates A's in 5-1 win

Seattle pitcher Luis Castillo fans 8 in 6 innings of 2-hit ball

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Luis Castillo struck out 8 batters and allowed just 2 hits over 6 innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-1 to keep pace with the Toronto Blue Jays in the race for a home playoff game.

Why it matters

The Mariners are in a tight battle with the Blue Jays for home-field advantage in the playoffs, so every win is crucial down the stretch. Castillo's dominant outing helped Seattle stay within striking distance of Toronto in the standings.

The details

Castillo was in complete control throughout his start, allowing just a single and a double while striking out 8 A's batters. The Mariners' offense provided him with 5 runs of support, which was more than enough for the right-hander to secure the victory.

  • The game took place on February 16, 2026.

The players

Luis Castillo

The starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who struck out 8 batters and allowed just 2 hits over 6 innings.

Seattle Mariners

The MLB team that defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-1 to keep pace with the Toronto Blue Jays in the playoff race.

Oakland Athletics

The MLB team that lost 5-1 to the Seattle Mariners.

Toronto Blue Jays

The MLB team that the Seattle Mariners are competing with for home-field advantage in the playoffs.

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The takeaway

Castillo's dominant outing was a crucial win for the Mariners as they continue their battle with the Blue Jays for home-field advantage in the playoffs. The Mariners' pitching and offense worked in tandem to secure the victory and keep pace in the standings.