Anderson leads Mariners past Rangers 3-2

Anderson secures first win

Kade Anderson picked up the victory in his first start of the season, delivering six sharp innings for the Seattle Mariners. The rookie right-hander allowed six hits and one earned run while striking out five batters. His performance set the stage for a bullpen that managed the lead through the final three frames.

The Mariners defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. Attendance was 21,565.

Scoring sequence

The Rangers took an early lead in the top of the second inning. Cody Bradford homered to center field, a 406-foot shot that put Texas ahead 1-0. Seattle answered immediately in the bottom of the second.

Ward singled to center, allowing Raleigh to score and tying the game at 1-1. The Mariners extended their lead in the bottom of the fourth. Young doubled to right field, driving in Ward and Naylor to make it 3-1 in favor of Seattle.

The Rangers cut the deficit in the top of the eighth inning. Seager homered to left field, a 355-foot blast that brought Texas within one run, 3-2.

Bullpen work

After Anderson departed, the Mariners relied on their relief corps to close out the game. Seranthony Dominguez pitched one inning, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one batter. Gabe Speier followed with one inning of work, allowing one hit and one earned run.

Andres Munoz secured the save in the ninth inning. He retired the side in order, striking out two batters and allowing one walk. The Rangers' bullpen included Tyler Alexander, Trevor Williams, and Robby Ahlstrom, who combined for four innings of relief.

Alexander pitched two scoreless innings with one strikeout. Williams and Ahlstrom each pitched one scoreless inning.

Final records

The win improved the Seattle Mariners' record to 68-78. The Texas Rangers dropped to 72-74. Cody Bradford took the loss, pitching four innings and allowing four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and one strikeout. Anderson's outing marked a significant milestone in his professional career, providing Seattle with a crucial victory on the road.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816880