Mariners Steal Another Crucial Series From Rangers at T-Mobile Park

Seattle's starting pitching and power bats proved too much for Texas to overcome in the latest matchup.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:06pm

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The Seattle Mariners bounced back from an opening game shutout loss to the Texas Rangers by taking the final two games of the series at T-Mobile Park. Strong starts from pitchers George Kirby and Bryan Woo, combined with timely home runs from Rob Refsnyder, J.P. Crawford, and Randy Arozarena, allowed the Mariners to secure the series win and continue their home dominance over the Rangers.

Why it matters

The Mariners' series victory over their division rival Rangers is an important step in maintaining their position in the AL West standings. Seattle has now won six straight series against Texas at T-Mobile Park, underscoring their home-field advantage and the Rangers' ongoing struggles in the Pacific Northwest.

The details

After being shut out 5-0 in the series opener, the Mariners responded with a 7-3 win on Saturday behind 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball from starter George Kirby. On Sunday, rookie Bryan Woo dominated the Rangers, retiring 15 straight hitters at one point and holding Texas to just two runs in a 5-2 victory. Seattle's offense provided the power, with Refsnyder, Crawford, and Arozarena all hitting home runs to back up the strong pitching performances.

  • The Mariners were shut out 5-0 on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • On Saturday, April 19, 2026, the Mariners snapped a four-game skid with a 7-3 win.
  • On Sunday, April 20, 2026, the Mariners completed the series win with a 5-2 victory.

The players

George Kirby

A Mariners starting pitcher who gave the team 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball in Saturday's win.

Bryan Woo

A Mariners rookie starting pitcher who dominated the Rangers for seven innings on Sunday, holding them to two runs.

Rob Refsnyder

A Mariners outfielder who hit a leadoff home run in the first inning of Sunday's game to spark the offense.

J.P. Crawford

The Mariners' shortstop who hit a two-run home run on Sunday.

Randy Arozarena

The Mariners' outfielder who also homered in Sunday's game.

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What they’re saying

“Rockin' and rollin' to a series win 🎤🎸”

— Seattle Mariners

“RANDYYYYY! #TridentsUp”

— Seattle Mariners

The takeaway

The Mariners' series win over the Rangers at T-Mobile Park underscores their home-field dominance in this divisional rivalry. Seattle's starting pitching and timely power hitting proved too much for Texas to overcome, continuing a trend that has seen the Mariners win six straight series against the Rangers in their home ballpark.