Seattle Mariners right‑hander Bryan Woo delivered a masterful seven‑inning shutout on Saturday, allowing just two hits while fanning nine batters as the Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5‑1.. The win stretched Seattle’s winning streak to five games, the longest stretch of the season, and set up a finale with Bryce Miller on the mound Sunday.
Woo’s nine‑strikeout, two‑hit line through seven innings
Woo (5‑3) matched his season‑high strikeout total, retiring the first 12 hitters he faced and recording five consecutive strikeouts at one point, according to the game report. The only baserunner he allowed was a fifth‑inning single by Adrian Del Castillo, and a wild pitch in the ninth by reliever Cooper Criswell let Geraldo Perdomo score, ending the shutout.
Back‑to‑back homers spark early lead
Seattle’s offense jumped on the board in the second inning when Luke Raley and Julio Rodríguez hit consecutive solo home runs, a detail highlighted by the source . Dominic Canzone added another solo shot later, giving the Mariners a 2‑0 edge before Rodríguez and rookie Colt Emerson each homered in the third to push the lead to 4‑0.
Rodríguez’s 12th homer of May sets personal record
Julio Rodríguez’s third‑inning blast marked his 12th home run of the month,surpassing his previous best for a single month,as noted in the report. His power surge has been a key factor in Seattle’s offensive surge this season.
Diamondbacks’ pitching woes continue
Arizona starter Ryne Nelson (2‑4) was charged with five runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings , surrendering four home runs – the first time in his career he has allowed that many long balls in a game, according to the source.
Series finale: Merrill Kelly vs. Bryce Miller
The Mariners will finish the three‑game set on Sunday with Bryce Miller (1‑0, 2.25 ERA) starting for Seattle, while Arizona will counter with Merrill Kelly (5‑3, 5.25 ERA), as both clubs aim to close the series on a high note.
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