Eugenio Suárez Powers Mariners Past Padres 4-3 as Seattle Strengthens AL Wild Card Hold

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Seattle Mariners Edge Out San Diego Padres 4-3 in Tight MLB Contest

Eugenio Suárez delivered another clutch performance, smashing his second three-run homer in as many games as the Seattle Mariners held off the San Diego Padres 4-3 in a highly competitive matchup. The Mariners took two out of three games in the series, strengthening their hold on the final American League wild-card spot and keeping pace just behind Houston in the AL West standings.

Mariners Spark Early Lead

Seattle began the scoring in the second inning when Luke Raley knocked an RBI double with two outs, putting the Mariners on the board. Suárez, continuing his power surge, launched a three-run home run off Padres' starter Yu Darvish in the fourth inning, notching his 42nd home run of the season, third-most in the majors.

Padres Fight Back but Fall Short

The Padres threatened late in the game, with Fernando Tatis Jr. lacing a crucial RBI double in the ninth inning. After stealing third base, Tatis was left stranded when Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz induced a groundout from Ramón Laureano to end the game. Muñoz recorded his 31st save of the season, overcoming a tense ninth inning in which he surrendered two doubles.

Pitching Highlights

Mariners starter Bryan Woo continued his impressive season, picking up his 12th win. Woo’s streak of 25 consecutive starts with six or more innings and two or fewer walks— the longest ever to begin an MLB season—came to an end. On the Padres' side, Gavin Sheets tallied an RBI single in the sixth, with Jake Cronenworth later scoring after being hit by a pitch from Mariners reliever Gabe Speier.

Key Moment

The pivotal moment in the ninth inning saw Tatis stealing third base, intensifying the pressure. However, Muñoz calmly retired Laureano, clinching the narrow victory for Seattle and electrifying the home crowd.

Key Stat

Bryan Woo’s historic run of outings—six or more innings pitched with two or fewer walks in each—came to a close at 25 games, marking the longest such streak to start a major league season.

Up Next

Both teams will take a break on Thursday. The Mariners are set to send right-hander George Kirby (8-6, 4.05 ERA) to the mound Friday night in Cleveland. The Padres have yet to announce their starter for Friday’s matchup against Minnesota.

In summary

The Seattle Mariners secured a crucial 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, powered by Eugenio Suárez’s three-run home run and Bryan Woo’s quality start. Key late-inning drama and strong relief pitching from Andrés Muñoz sealed the win, keeping Seattle firmly in the playoff hunt and showcasing standout performances on both sides. As the postseason race heats up, both the Mariners and Padres remain strong contenders in their respective leagues.

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