Mariners Defeat Angels 3-1 in Extra Innings

Young's RBI triple in the 10th inning breaks scoreless tie

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:03am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players and field fragmented into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of navy, green, and red, conveying the intensity and drama of the extra-innings matchup.The Mariners' extra-innings victory over the Angels demonstrates the team's ability to grind out close wins in the heat of a tight divisional race.New Haven Today

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in a tightly contested game that went into extra innings. Cole Young broke the scoreless tie with an RBI triple in the top of the 10th inning, and the Mariners' pitching staff combined to hold the Angels to just one run.

Why it matters

This victory keeps the Mariners in contention in the highly competitive American League West division race, as they look to return to the playoffs for the first time in several seasons. The Angels, meanwhile, are struggling to find consistency and remain in the hunt for a wild card spot.

The details

The game was a pitchers' duel for the first nine innings, with both starters - the Mariners' Bryan Woo and the Angels' Tyler Anderson - turning in strong outings. The score remained 0-0 until the top of the 10th, when Mariners rookie Cole Young came through with a clutch RBI triple to give his team the lead. The Mariners then tacked on two more runs in the inning to take a 3-1 advantage, which they were able to hold onto for the victory.

  • The game took place on April 4, 2026.
  • The decisive 10th inning rally occurred in the top half of that extra frame.

The players

Cole Young

A rookie outfielder for the Seattle Mariners who delivered the go-ahead RBI triple in the 10th inning.

Bryan Woo

The starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, who turned in a strong outing to keep the game scoreless through the first nine innings.

Tyler Anderson

The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, who also pitched well to keep the game tied 0-0 through regulation.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge hit by Cole in the 10th. He's been swinging the bat well lately and came through in a big spot for us.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

What’s next

The Mariners and Angels will play the second game of their series on April 5, 2026.

The takeaway

This hard-fought extra-innings victory showcases the Mariners' resilience and ability to win close games, which will be crucial as they continue their push for a playoff spot in a tight AL West race.