Mariners Slug 3 Homers to Back Rookie Pitcher's Strong Outing

Woo Shines as Mariners Take Series Against Rangers

Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:09am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping shapes and planes of navy, teal, and gold representing the dynamic action on the field.The Mariners' offensive explosion and strong pitching performance from a young hurler provide a promising glimpse of the team's future.Seattle Today

The Seattle Mariners secured their second series win of the season on a sunny Sunday afternoon at T-Mobile Park, powered by three home runs that backed a strong outing from rookie pitcher Bryan Woo against the Texas Rangers.

Why it matters

The Mariners' offense has struggled to find consistency early in the season, so this offensive outburst and quality start from a young pitcher are encouraging signs as the team looks to build momentum and make a push in the AL West.

The details

Woo, making his third career MLB start, pitched 6 innings and allowed just 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 7 Rangers batters. The Mariners' bats came alive with home runs from Julio Rodríguez, Eugenio Suárez, and Cal Raleigh to provide more than enough run support for the 23-year-old right-hander.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • Woo made his 3rd career MLB start in this game.

The players

Bryan Woo

A 23-year-old right-handed pitcher making his 3rd career MLB start for the Seattle Mariners.

Julio Rodríguez

The Mariners' star outfielder who hit one of the team's 3 home runs in the game.

Eugenio Suárez

The Mariners' third baseman who also homered in the game.

Cal Raleigh

The Mariners' catcher who hit the team's 3rd home run.

Texas Rangers

The opposing team that the Mariners defeated in this series.

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What they’re saying

“It was great to see the bats come alive and give Bryan some run support today. He's been pitching really well, so it was nice to get him a win.”

— Julio Rodríguez, Mariners Outfielder

What’s next

The Mariners will look to build on this series win as they head out on the road to face the Houston Astros, the defending AL West champions, in a 4-game series starting on Thursday.

The takeaway

The Mariners' offense showed signs of life with this power display, providing hope that their young core of hitters is starting to find its groove. If the pitching staff, led by promising rookie Bryan Woo, can continue to deliver quality outings, the Mariners could be poised to make a run in the competitive AL West.