Seattle’s dominance was on full display as Bryce Miller and his bullpen cohorts stifled the Cincinnati Reds to just one hit in a commanding 5-1 victory, completing a triumphant three-game sweep. Miller’s stellar form continued as he surrendered only one earned run over six innings, with the lone hit coming from Elly De La Cruz’s solo homer in the second inning.
Despite a slight hiccup with a walk, Miller retired 13 consecutive batters after the home run, striking out seven and maintaining an impressive ERA of 1.85. The bullpen trio of Trent Thornton, Gabe Speier, and Austin Voth sealed the deal with flawless relief pitching.
On the offensive front, Seattle’s power hitters made their mark with solo home runs from Cal Raleigh, Mitch Garver, and Josh Rojas. Garver’s sixth-inning homer, his first with the Mariners, broke a deadlock, while Rojas added insurance with his seventh-inning blast. Additional runs came from Mitch Haniger’s RBI single and Raleigh’s bases-loaded walk, further solidifying Seattle’s commanding lead.
Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott matched Miller’s prowess for the first five innings but faltered in the later stages, conceding crucial runs. The Reds’ woes extended beyond the field, with illness sidelining Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeimer Candelario in consecutive games.
Looking ahead, the Reds will face the Los Angeles Angels at home, while the Mariners embark on a road trip to Colorado, with Emerson Hancock slated to start the opener. Despite the challenges, Seattle’s recent performances, including standout displays from Logan Gilbert and Julio Rodríguez, instill confidence for the upcoming matchups.
