Mariners Overpower Rangers 5-2 Behind Woo's Stellar Outing

Rookie pitcher Bryan Woo shines with 7 strong innings as Seattle cruises past Texas

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:36am

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An abstract, energetic painting with swirling brushstrokes of neon green, orange, and blue, capturing the dynamic motion and intensity of a baseball game.The Mariners' young pitching talent and powerful offense overwhelm the Rangers in a crucial divisional matchup.Seattle Today

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday, powered by a dominant 7-inning performance from rookie pitcher Bryan Woo and an early home run from Rob Refsnyder to set the tone.

Why it matters

The Mariners' win keeps them in contention in the AL West division race, as they look to return to the playoffs for the second straight season. Woo's impressive outing also showcases the team's strong pitching depth and development of young talent.

The details

Woo struck out 8 batters and allowed just 2 runs over 7 innings to earn the win. Refsnyder's leadoff homer in the bottom of the 1st gave the Mariners an early advantage, and the team added 4 more runs to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • Refsnyder hit his home run on the first pitch of the bottom of the 1st inning.

The players

Bryan Woo

A rookie pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who delivered a dominant 7-inning performance in the win.

Rob Refsnyder

The Mariners' leadoff hitter who hit a home run on the first pitch of the game to give Seattle an early lead.

Texas Rangers

The opposing team that was defeated by the Mariners in this game.

Seattle Mariners

The home team that won this game 5-2 over the Texas Rangers.

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What they’re saying

“Bryan really set the tone for us today with his strong outing. When he's commanding his stuff like that, he's tough to beat.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

The takeaway

The Mariners' win showcases the team's strong pitching depth and development of young talent, keeping them in contention in the AL West division race as they look to return to the playoffs.