Woo K’s Nine in 6 Scoreless, Mariners Top Braves 3-1

This blog post recaps a Wednesday showdown where the Seattle Mariners edged the Atlanta Braves 3-1. Bryan Woo led the charge with a dominant outing, and Seattle’s lineup came through with some timely hits.

From a pivotal three-run frame to a wild finish featuring a replay review and pickoff, this game definitely had its share of drama. Honestly, for a midweek clash, it felt more meaningful than most.

Recap: Woo’s gem fuels Mariners past Braves

Bryan Woo matched his season high with nine strikeouts over six scoreless innings. He gave Seattle exactly what they needed, shutting down Atlanta’s offense and working with impressive efficiency.

He scattered five hits, kept the Braves guessing, and looked in control through the middle innings. On the other side, Martín Pérez took the loss after 5 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on five hits and striking out five.

The Mariners jumped ahead in the third inning. It started with a leadoff single from Jhonny Pereda, then a Leo Rivas double, and a J.P. Crawford walk loaded the bases.

Cal Raleigh grounded into a double play, but Pereda scored, extending Seattle’s lead. That sequence really showed Seattle’s knack for making the most out of their chances.

In the sixth, Julio Rodríguez smashed a 436-foot solo homer, pushing the advantage to 3-0. That blast gave the Mariners some breathing room and a little swagger, honestly.

The Braves threatened late. With two outs in the eighth, Eduard Bazardo gave up back-to-back singles and left with Atlanta within two.

Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hit a sac fly, bringing the Braves within a run. Seattle challenged the call, and during the replay, Bazardo picked off pinch-runner Jorge Mateo at first to stop the rally.

Ozzie Albies struck out to end the inning, slamming the door shut. In the ninth, José A. Ferrer handled business with a crisp 1-2-3 frame for his second save of the year.

Key performances: offense and defense in a balanced win

• Bryan Woo — six scoreless innings, nine strikeouts, giving Seattle a strong start and letting the bullpen breathe a bit.
• Julio Rodríguez — a huge solo homer in the sixth that padded the lead.
• Cole Young — went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, setting the tone at the top of the order.
• Jhonny Pereda — 2-for-2 with a key run scored in that third-inning rally.
• J.P. Crawford — drew a walk to help spark the third-inning scoring.

Seattle’s offense looked patient and came up with hits when they needed them. Pereda’s early spark and Young’s contact at the top of the lineup gave the Mariners the jolt they needed to back Woo’s gem.

The Braves had to deal with a tough Seattle bullpen after Pérez left. Bazardo offered a brief scare in the eighth, but Ferrer slammed the door in the ninth.

What’s next for both teams

The two teams will each take a day off Thursday before getting back to work. Atlanta heads to Los Angeles to keep their West Coast trip rolling.

Seattle travels to Chicago for a matchup with the White Sox. The Mariners still have a shot at hitting the .500 mark, and every win counts right now.

Atlanta has to regroup after this loss. They’re hoping Pérez’s next start gives their rotation a boost on this tough road trip.

 
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