Mariners Defeat Rangers Behind Woo's Dominant Outing

Seattle starter strikes out 15 in seven strong innings as offense provides early lead.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:25am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the Mariners' and Rangers' team colors.The Mariners' offensive firepower and Woo's pitching mastery overwhelm the Rangers in a divisional clash.Seattle Today

Bryan Woo pitched seven impressive innings, striking out six batters, to earn his first win of the season as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday. The Mariners' offense provided early run support with home runs from Rob Refsnyder, J.P. Crawford, and Randy Arozarena.

Why it matters

The win helps the Mariners maintain their position in the competitive American League West division race, while the Rangers missed an opportunity to gain ground. Woo's dominant performance on the mound was a positive sign for the Mariners' starting rotation.

The details

Woo (1-2) allowed just two runs on four hits, walking one batter. The right-hander retired 15 Rangers hitters in a row at one point. Mariners relievers Andres Munoz and Julio Rodriguez closed out the game, with Munoz earning his third save. Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore (2-2) gave up five runs on seven hits over five innings.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • Woo's 15-batter streak spanned from the first inning to the sixth inning.

The players

Bryan Woo

The Mariners' starting pitcher, who earned his first win of the season with a dominant seven-inning performance.

Rob Refsnyder

The Mariners' outfielder who hit a solo home run in the first inning to open the scoring.

J.P. Crawford

The Mariners' shortstop who hit a two-run home run in the second inning to extend the lead.

Randy Arozarena

The Mariners' outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to provide additional insurance runs.

MacKenzie Gore

The Rangers' starting pitcher who took the loss, allowing five runs over five innings.

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What they’re saying

“Bryan was outstanding today. He really set the tone for us with his performance on the mound.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

What’s next

The Mariners will look to build on this win as they continue their homestand, while the Rangers will try to bounce back in their next series.

The takeaway

The Mariners' balanced offensive attack and Woo's dominant pitching effort proved too much for the Rangers, showcasing the Mariners' potential to be a contender in the AL West this season.