Logan Gilbert earns first win as Mariners beat Astros again

Seattle pitcher throws seven strong innings in 6-1 victory over Houston

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:49am

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Logan Gilbert pitched seven strong innings for his first victory of the season as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Houston Astros 6-1 Sunday afternoon. Randy Arozarena and Luke Raley, the Nos. 5-6 batters in Seattle's lineup, both had three hits, with Raley recording two doubles and two RBIs. Yainer Diaz hit a solo homer for the Astros' lone run.

Why it matters

The Mariners have now won the first three games in the four-game series between the American League West rivals, further solidifying their position in the division standings.

The details

Gilbert (1-2), the Mariners' opening day starter, allowed one run on four hits. The right-hander walked one and struck out seven. The Mariners scored in each of the first three innings, taking a 4-0 lead. Arozarena lined a run-scoring single to center in the first, and the Mariners scored twice more in the third on a walk and a sacrifice fly. Diaz's solo homer in the fifth cut the Astros' deficit to 4-1, but the Mariners added two more runs in the sixth.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • Gilbert earned his first win of the 2026 season.

The players

Logan Gilbert

The Seattle Mariners' opening day starter, who pitched seven strong innings and earned his first win of the 2026 season.

Randy Arozarena

The Mariners' No. 5 batter, who had three hits, including a run-scoring single.

Luke Raley

The Mariners' No. 6 batter, who had three hits, including two doubles and two RBIs.

Yainer Diaz

The Houston Astros' player who hit a solo home run, the Astros' only run of the game.

Cody Bolton

The Astros' right-hander who served as the opener and allowed two runs on one hit in one-plus innings while walking four.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us against a division rival. Logan pitched great and the offense came through when we needed it.”

— Mariners Manager

What’s next

The Mariners and Astros will play the final game of their four-game series on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Mariners' strong start to the season against their division rivals, the Astros, demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level in the American League West. Gilbert's solid outing and the team's offensive production were key factors in the victory.