Mariners Fall to Rangers in Series Opener

Corey Seager drives in a run as Texas edges Seattle 2-1

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Seattle Mariners fell to the Texas Rangers 2-1 in the series opener at Globe Life Field. Corey Seager had two hits and drove in a run for the Rangers, while Cal Raleigh hit his first home run of the season for the Mariners. Seattle starter Logan Gilbert took the loss, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits over 6 innings with 5 strikeouts.

Why it matters

The Mariners are looking to bounce back after a tough start to the season, while the Rangers are hoping to build on their early success. This game kicks off an important series between the two AL West rivals.

The details

In a close game, the Rangers were able to edge out the Mariners thanks to a strong outing from their veteran shortstop Corey Seager. Mariners starter Logan Gilbert pitched well but was outdueled by the Rangers' pitching. The Mariners' lone run came on a solo home run from catcher Cal Raleigh, his first of the year.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The series continues on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 with the first pitch set for 5:05 p.m.

The players

Corey Seager

A veteran shortstop for the Texas Rangers who had two hits and drove in a run in the game.

Cal Raleigh

The Seattle Mariners' catcher who hit a solo home run, his first of the season.

Logan Gilbert

The starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, who took the loss after allowing 2 runs over 6 innings.

Texas Rangers

The home team that defeated the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in the series opener.

Seattle Mariners

The visiting team that fell to the Texas Rangers in the series opener.

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What they’re saying

“We had our chances but just couldn't get that big hit when we needed it. Gotta tip our caps to their pitching staff, they kept us off balance all night.”

— Cal Raleigh, Mariners Catcher

What’s next

The series continues on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 with the first pitch set for 5:05 p.m. The Mariners will look to even the series against the Rangers.

The takeaway

This was a tough loss for the Mariners, but they'll have a chance to bounce back in the next game of the series. The Rangers' pitching staff was able to limit the Mariners' offense, and Corey Seager's timely hitting proved to be the difference.