Athletics defeat Mariners 7-4 in Seattle series opener

The Oakland Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-4 at T-Mobile Park on September 3, 2026. The Athletics took an early lead on a solo home run from Zack Gelof, but the Mariners responded with three runs in the first inning against Jack Perkins. The Athletics regained the lead in the fifth inning following a two-run single by Lawrence Butler. Donovan Walton added a solo home run in the sixth to extend the visitors' lead, while a series of relief pitchers held the Mariners scoreless for the remainder of the contest. The Athletics bullpen combined to allow one run over the final six innings while recording 18 total strikeouts in the win.

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