The Seattle Mariners won 11-9 against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 25, after a late-game rally capped by Leo Rivas’ two-run single in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium.
The game was marked by multiple lead changes, with Seattle overcoming deficits of three runs in the third inning and two runs in the seventh. Manager Dan Wilson said, “We don’t panic. We just continue to put together good at-bats and try to crawl our way back in the game.”
Seattle’s approach included aggressive baserunning, drawing walks, executing bunts, and relying on contributions from across the lineup. Julio Rodríguez described their strategy as “kind of a pass-the-baton mentality,” emphasizing teamwork and steady play throughout the game.
Connor Joe tied the score in the eighth inning with a two-run single off the bench. In the ninth, J.P. Crawford’s bunt single helped set up Rivas’ decisive hit. Rivas said about his approach at bat: “I was just trying to be simple. Put the ball in play.” The team’s reaction highlighted its unity; Wilson said, “That’s what this team is all about… everybody felt that.” Rodríguez added, “We can beat you a lot of different ways,” reflecting confidence in their varied offensive tactics.
Starting pitcher Bryan Woo allowed four home runs over three innings but was supported by strong bullpen performances from Jose Ferrer and Matt Brash. Woo acknowledged his struggles: “I sucked today… But the offense picked me up. That’s baseball.” Andrés Muñoz closed out the ninth inning with a strikeout and double play to secure Seattle’s first road series victory of the season.
Rodríguez summed up Seattle’s resilience: “That’s who we are… We’re never out of the game.” The Mariners’ ability to come from behind demonstrated both persistence and depth across their roster.
