The Seattle Mariners sought to rebound from a humiliating 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers just a week earlier, a defeat that had left the team searching for answers.
Early Offensive Surge
On Wednesday night they exploded for seven runs in the first two innings, turning the tide against Milwaukee.
Taylor Ward ignited the rally with a two-out single that brought in two runs, and Josh Naylor followed with a two-run single of his own, pushing the lead to 7-0 before the Brewers could answer.
Joey Ortiz, who had already matched his career-high with four RBIs earlier in the series, added a two-run homer in the second inning, underscoring the early onslaught.
Starter Dustin May, acquired by the Brewers at the trade deadline, surrendered only two runs over his two-inning outing, but the damage had already been done.
Gilbert’s Command
Logan Gilbert was cruising, striking out five batters and allowing just three runs in five innings before a walk triggered his exit.
Andrés Muñoz closed the game with a perfect ninth, recording his 23rd save in 30 opportunities and sealing a 7-5 victory.
Late Brewers Push
Milwaukee tried to rally in the sixth, loading the bases, but a sacrifice fly by Ortiz was the only run they could manage before the Mariners’ defense tightened.
The Mariners’ late-inning stability was reinforced when Cooper Pratt grounded into a double play, and Brice Turang followed with a groundout that trimmed the lead to 7-4, setting the stage for the final game of the series.