Mariners Seek to Snap Skid in Clash with Rangers

Seattle looks to Bryan Woo to deliver a win and end their four-game losing streak.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:22pm

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The Seattle Mariners will try to salvage the final game of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The Mariners have lost four consecutive games, all by one run, and are desperate for a win to snap their slump. They'll turn to starting pitcher Bryan Woo to deliver against the Rangers, who clinched the series with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The Mariners' recent struggles have put them in a tough spot early in the season, as they look to keep pace with division rivals like the Astros. A win against the Rangers could help get their offense back on track and build momentum heading into the next series.

The details

The Mariners' offense has been the main culprit in their recent skid, as they've managed just one hit with runners in scoring position over the last two games. Despite getting eight hits on Tuesday, they were only able to push across two runs. Manager Dan Wilson believes the team just needs to relax and trust their process at the plate.

  • The series finale is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.
  • The Mariners have lost four straight games, all by one run.

The players

Bryan Woo

The Mariners' starting pitcher for Wednesday's game, looking to deliver a much-needed win for his team.

George Kirby

The Mariners' starting pitcher on Tuesday, who pitched a complete game but took the loss in a 3-2 defeat.

Dan Wilson

The Mariners' manager, who is trying to get his team's offense back on track after a string of close losses.

Kyle Higashioka

The Rangers' catcher, who is grateful to have won the series against their division rivals.

Skip Schumaker

The Rangers' manager, who praised the Mariners as a tough, well-coached team.

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What they’re saying

“As opposed to last night, where we weren't able to get traffic, tonight we got some traffic out there. We were able to work a couple walks and get a couple base hits, but not able to get the significant runs across tonight.”

— Dan Wilson, Mariners Manager

“It's hugely important. [The Mariners] and the Astros are definitely our biggest rivals. Anytime we can beat these guys, it feels good, because they played us really tough, especially the last couple years. It gets tiring losing to the same team.”

— Kyle Higashioka, Rangers Catcher

“They're just coming in, trying to execute and trust their process, doing what we talked about in spring training. Seattle is a really tough team. They execute all facets of the game. They're really well-coached and managed, and they pitch as well as anybody, and they have a dangerous lineup.”

— Skip Schumaker, Rangers Manager

What’s next

The Mariners will look to salvage the final game of the series and snap their four-game losing streak. A win would be a much-needed boost for their offense and help them regain momentum heading into their next series.

The takeaway

The Mariners' recent struggles have highlighted the importance of their offense keeping pace with their strong pitching staff. If they can't find a way to start scoring more runs, their playoff hopes could be in jeopardy early in the season.