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HIGHLIGHTS OF SEATTLE MARINERS HOME OPENERS (23-15)

April 6, 1977 Wednesday

The Mariners were shut out 7-0 in the first game in franchise history in front of a sold-out crowd of 57,762 at the Kingdome. Angels starter Frank Tanana tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing 7 singles and 2 doubles (both to 3B Bill Stein). Mariners starter Diego Segui allowed 5 hits and 6 runs (4 ER) in 3.2 innings. Reliever John Montague was solid out of the bullpen allowing 1 run in 5.1 innings. Second baseman Jose Baez recorded the first hit in club history with a first-inning single. California 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 - 7 9 1 W-Tanana A-57,762 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 9 2 L-Segui Time-2:40 First Pitch: U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson Anthem: Mani Nixon Jackson


Seattle opened the season with a 3-2 win over the Twins, scoring all the runs they would need in the first two innings. Shortstop Craig Reynolds blasted a 2-run home run in the bottom of the 2nd inning to provide the big hit and left fielder Bruce Bochte was 3-for-4. Starting pitcher Glenn Abbott allowed 2 runs in 6.1 innings to earn the win and Enrique Romo closed out the win with a 2.2 inning save. Minnesota 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 - 2 7 2 W-Abbott A-45,235 Seattle 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 x - 3 9 0 L-Goltz, S-Romo Time-2:15 First Pitch: Joe DiMaggio Anthem: ---


The Mariners won their second consecutive season opener with a 5-4 win over the Angels at the Kingdome, with all the runs scoring on home runs. Trailing 3-2 after three innings, the Mariners tied the game on a solo home run from DH Willie Horton in the 4th inning, and took the lead for good with a 2-run 6th inning. Right fielder Leon Roberts hit a go-ahead 2-run home run that proved to be the game-winner. Reliever John Montague was stellar out of the bullpen, allowing 2 hits and 1 run in 6.2 innings to earn the win. DH Willie Horton (4th inning) and catcher Larry Cox (2nd inning) also homered in the win. California 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 4 6 1 W-Montague A-37,748 Seattle 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 x - 5 10 0 L-Tanana Time-2:23 First Pitch: Mark Matthews (Associated Grocers) Anthem: Seattle Imperials


To open their fourth season at the Kingdom, the Mariners won their third consecutive home opener with an 8-6 defeat over the Toronto Blue Jays. After allowing two Toronto runs, the Mariners reclaimed the lead with a four-run bottom of the first inning. Left fielder, Dan Meyer, started the Seattle rally scoring SS Alfredo Griffin on an RBI single - Meyer eventually scored on an error. 3B Ted Cox drove in the last two runs of the rally with a left field double. Seattle’s last two runs came in the 7th inning from RF Joe Simpson’s home run. Toronto 2 0 0 0 01 0 3 0 - 6 9 1 W-Parrott A-22,588 Seattle 4 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 x - 8 12 2 L-Lemanczyk, Time-2:34 S- Heaverlo First Pitch: Olympians Phil & Steve Mahre Anthem: Richard Loney - Vancouver, B.C.

April 9, 1981 Thursday

Seattle fell behind early as starting pitcher Glenn Abbott gave up four runs to start the first inning that came from a grand slam by Angels catcher Brian Downing. Abbott remained in the game through eight innings, allowing two more runs. The Mariners scoring effort came from RF Jeff Burroughs two-run home run in the bottom of the 7th inning – scoring Bruce Bochte who had reach base on a single. California 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 - 6 7 0 W-Zahn A-33,317 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 2 6 1 L-Abbott Time-2:14 First Pitch: Governor John Spellman to King Co. Exec. Ron Dunlap Anthem: Kristi Coombs – “Annie” at 5th Ave. Theater

April 16, 1982 Friday

After a nine-game road trip to begin the season, the Mariners returned to Seattle and picked up their third win of the season, defeating the Oakland Athletics 5-0. Starting pitcher Floyd Bannister pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits and striking out eight. The game was tied through the bottom of the 4th inning until Seattle left fielder, Bruce Botche, knocked in a run with a base hit. Right fielder, Al Cowens, then blasted his second home run of the season, driving in three more runs. Oakland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 7 0 W-Bannister A-23,856 Seattle 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 x - 5 7 1 L-Norris Time-2:33 First Pitch: Dr. William Hutchinson Anthem: Ann Wilson of “Heart”

April 5, 1983 Tuesday

Seattle pitcher Gaylord Perry made the last opening day start of his 22-season career. In their win over the Yankees, the Mariners took a three-run lead in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by DH Richie Zisk’s 2-run home run. The Yankees returned the call to tie the game in the top of the sixth inning with back-to-back home runs off of starter Perry. Right fielder Al Cowens popped a sacrifice fly in the seventh to score CF Dave Henderson to edge over New York. Seattle closer Bill Caudill entered in the eighth, going on to pitch 1.2 innings, while striking out three and earning the save. New York 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 - 4 10 1 W-Clark A-37,015 Seattle 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 x - 5 9 1 L-Erickson, S-Caudill Time-2:53 First Pitch: 8 y/o Patrick Lopez (recovering from Leukemia at Fred Hutchinson C.R.C.) Anthem: Kirsten Ostrum


The Mariners rallied through ten innings to beat Toronto 3-2 in Seattle’s first extra inning home opener. With one out in the bottom of the ninth, the Mariners tied the game as first basemen Ken Phelps brought home pinch runner Phil Bradley with an RBI single. Seattle reliever Mike Stanton came in to pitch then tenth inning – after allowing a hit, and having one hit batter, Stanton struck out the final Toronto batter, stranding two Blue Jays on base. Bradley returned to bat in the B-10th, hitting a walk-off single to score SS Spike Owen and win the game. Toronto 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 7 0 W-Stanton A-43,200 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 - 3 9 1 L-Lamp Time-2:50 First Pitch: Orv Melby – Rainier Bank’s Vice Chairman of the Board Anthem: Kirsten Ostrum


After posting 13 hits – 12 through four innings- and driving in six runs, the Mariners topped the Athletics 6-3 in their fourth consecutive home-opener win. Seattle got on the board early with two RBI singles in the first inning. The Athletics claimed the lead in the third but Seattle replied with another pair of RBI singles. In the fifth, RF Al Cowens brought home another run via triple – helping to secure Seattle’s lead. Cowens and catcher Bob Kearny both finished with 2 RBI. Oakland 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 9 1 W-Moore A-37,161 Seattle 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 x - 6 13 0 L-Codiroli, S- Nunez Time-2:56 First Pitch: Governor Booth Gardner Anthem: Kristen Ostrum


The Mariners 10-inning battle with the California Angels ended with an impressive two-out walk-off grand slam by third baseman Jim Presley – his second home run of the game. After giving up two Oakland home runs in the first, the Mariners were unable to tie the game until the ninth inning. Presley knocked a two-run home run off of Oakland reliever Donnie Moore to tie the game. He finished the game going 3 for 4 with 6 runs batted in. California 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 4 8 1 W-Ladd A-42,121 Seattle 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 4 - 8 10 1 L-Forsch Time-3:22 First Pitch: 10th Anniversary Season - Diego Segui to Bob Stinson Anthem: Mercer Island Children’s Choir


Seattle suffered a tough loss at the home opener against the Twins. The sole scoring product for the Mariners came in the fourth inning with an RBI single by third basemen Jim Presley, which score left fielder Phil Bradley who had reached base on an error. Minnesota pulled ahead in the fifth inning when Seattle’s starting pitcher, Mike Morgan, gave up an RBI double and a two-run home run. Again, in the eighth inning, the Twins tacked on another three runs off Morgan to further secure their lead. Minnesota 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 - 8 12 2 W- Smithson A-38,122 Seattle 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 0 L- Morgan Time-2:44 First Pitch: John Mangels (Rainier Bank) Anthem: Ross Schafer (“Almost Alive”)


Returning to the Kingdome with a 3-3 record to open the season, the Mariners edged past Oakland to pick up their first home win of the season. Pitcher Steve Trout, making his first career start with the Mariners, gave up two early runs to Oakland. Seattle responded quickly, tying the game in the bottom of the second with two RBI doubles. In the third, the Mariners took the lead when first baseman Alvin Davis, and DH Ken Phelps knocked out back-to-back home runs – their first home runs of the season. A two-run home run in the sixth inning by 2B Harold Reynolds helped to secure the win for the Mariners. Oakland 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 - 4 9 0 W-Trout A-35,321 Seattle 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 x - 6 9 0 L-Nelson, S- Reed Time-3:22 First Pitch: John Christofferson (Rainier Bank President) Anthem: The Kingsmen

April 10, 1989 Monday

After a tough season opening road trip in California - going 1-6 against the Athletics and Angels - the Mariners had a fresh start at their home opener against the White Sox. Seattle plated six with ten hits in their win over Chicago. Left fielder Jeffery Leonard had a stellar outing, going 2-for-3 on the evening, knocking in 2 RBI with a sacrifice fly and a solo home run in the fourth inning. Chicago 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 5 12 1 W-Reed A-33,866 Seattle 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 x - 6 10 1 L-King, S-Schooler Time-3:19 First Pitch: John Getzelman – President of Security Pacific Bank of Washigton Anthem: Talia Watland – Miss Washington


Seattle’s seven runs on eleven hits were unable to match Oakland’s dominating presence, as the Athletics hit 21 times off the Mariners. Oakland led by eleven runs through five innings, when Seattle outfielder Jeffrey Leonard brought in two more runs with a sixth inning homer. In this hitting frenzy game, there were only a combined four strikeouts issued. Ken Griffey also posted a solo home run in the win during his first at bat in his Kingdome debut. Oakland 5 3 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 - 15 21 0 W-Sanderson A-54,874 Seattle 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 - 7 11 2 L-Bankhead Time-3:12 First Pitch: Commissioner Fay Vincent Anthem: The Main Attraction


The Mariners opened their season at home after spending four consecutive seasons on the road. Seattle was hitless through 4.5 innings as the Angels pulled ahead. A late, 8th inning Seattle rally was unable to answer the three Angel runs allowed by starting pitcher Erik Hanson. Second basemen Harold Reynolds and DH Alvin Davis both posted RBI singles in the 8th. California 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 3 8 0 W-Finley A-53,671 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 2 6 1 L-Hanson S-Harvey Time-2:40 First Pitch: Calvin A. H. Waller (Three Star U.S. Army General – Commanding general of Fort Lewis) Anthem: Amy Grant


To begin the 6th year of his career, Seattle pitcher Randy Johnson took to the mound for his first career opening day performance. The Mariners held a cushioned 8-3 lead heading into the 8th inning that had been built, in part, by back-to-back home runs by LF Kevin Mitchell and 1B Pete O’Brien in the 7th. The Rangers pulled a monster 2-out rally and scored nine runs in the 8th inning – taking the lead from Seattle. Rangers 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 9 0 - 12 12 3 W-Fireovid A-55,918 Mariners 0 1 0 0 2 3 2 2 0 - 10 17 0 L-Schooler S-Russell Time-3:52 First Pitch: Husky Coach Don James Anthem: Vince Gill


Randy Johnson started in his second consecutive home opener for the Mariners, as they held the Blue Jays to just one run in their 8-1. Johnson had an outstanding eight inning performance on the mound. He allowed a single run in the first inning, but ultimately struck out 14 batters. The Mariners offence also displayed their strength, home runs from CF Ken Griffey and first basemen Tino Martinez. Seattle second baseman Rich Amaral when 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. The game marks Lou Piniella’s debut as the Mariners manager. Blue Jays 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0 W-Johnson A-56,120 Mariners 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 x - 8 11 0 L-Moris Time-2:41 First Pitch: U.S. Senator Slade Gorton Anthem: Ann & Nancy Wilson (U.S. anthem), The Nylons (Canadian anthem)


Seattle opened the 1994 season with a ten inning walk-off win against Minnesota. The Mariners had plated eight and held the lead going into the 8th inning – but a four run 8th for the Twins tied the game. Seattle was unable to reply to the Twins rally and the game was sent to extra innings. Seattle allowed a walk in the top of the 10th, but the runner was left stranded. With two outs, and two men on for the Mariners in the bottom of the tenth inning, third basemen Mike Blowers pushed the Mariners ahead with a line drive single to right field to score SS Felix Fermin. In his Mariner debut, catcher Dan Wilson went 3-for-five with a triple, two doubles, and two runs scored. Blue Jays 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 - 8 13 0 W-Ayala A-57,806 Mariners 0 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 - 9 16 3 L-Willis Time-3:21 First Pitch: Brooks Robinson Anthem: Restless Heart

April 27, 1995 Thursday

Randy Johnson, Bill Risley and Bobby Ayala combined for the first opening day shutout in Seattle history, going 3-0 over Detroit. The Mariners lone runs came in the fifth inning, set up as SS Felix Fermin reached base on a fielder’s choice, and then advanced to second as LF Darren Bragg then reached first on an error. With two on, two outs on a 1-1 count, CF Ken Griffey delivered a deep, right field home run to put the Mariners ahead. Starting pitcher Randy Johnson earned the win striking out eight and allowing three hits over 6.0 innings of work. Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 3 1 W-Johnson A-34,656 Seattle 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 x - 3 7 0 L-Bergman, S-Ayala Time-2:16 First Pitch: “Lucky Fan” Anthem: Northwest Youth Choir

March 31, 1996 Sunday

The Mariners opener versus the Chicago White Sox was the first ever Major League game played in March, and was televised to a national audience on ESPN. Seattle was behind early as Randy Johnson allowed a first inning 2-run homer. Left fielder Darren Bragg scored the first Mariner run in the 5th inning, with his one-out solo homer. They eventually tied the game in the bottom of the 9th, as pinch runner Alex Diaz scored on an Edgar Martinez RBI double. This 12-inning battle, the longest opening day in club history, ended with as SS Alex Rodriguez recorded a one-out RBI walk-off single to put Seattle ahead, winning 3-2. Chicago 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 5 1 W-Hurtado A-57,467 Seattle 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 3 9 0 L-Simas Time-4:07 First Pitch: Harold Reynolds Anthem: Huey Lewis and the News


Ken Griffey Jr. homered in his first two at bats of the season (both off David Cone) in a 4-2, opening night win over the Yankees. Third baseman Russ Davis also contribute a solo shot in the third inning. Starting pitcher Jeff Fassero earned the win after throwing 7.0 innings, with 2 earned runs and 6 strike outs. Yankees 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 8 0 W-Fassero A-57,586 Mariners 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 x - 4 7 0 L-Cone, S-Charlton Time-2:46 First Pitch: Sharon Robinson Anthem: Branford Marsalis

March 31, 1998 Tuesday

In their first daytime home opener, the Mariners dropped a 9-10 decision to Cleveland. The game was tied at three heading into the fifth inning, when Seattle had a monster three-home run bottom of the fifth - CF Ken Griffy Jr. with a solo homer, RF Jay Buhner with a two-run shot, and 3B Russ Davis with a two-out, three run home run. However, over the next three innings Cleveland came back to score seven runs, capturing the lead. Indians 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 4 0 - 10 14 0 W-Mesa A-57,822 Mariners 2 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 - 9 12 2 L-Fossas, S-Jackson Time-3:07 First Pitch: Larry Doby Anthem: Marc Cohn


Carlos Guillen hit his first Major League home run in the club’s season opener off Chicago’s James Baldwin. Ken Griffey Jr. hit his seventh career opening night home run, the second-highest total in Major League history. Both home runs came in the third inning, and were the extent of Seattle’s scoring efforts. Chicago was able to plate eight on 12 hits, and were only struck out three times by Mariners pitchers White Sox 1 0 0 1 2 2 2 0 0 - 8 12 0 W-Baldwin A-51,656 Mariners 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 8 0 L-Fassero Time-2:34

First Pitch: Hank Aaron Anthem: Gospel Outreach Choir


The Mariners hosted their first opening day at Safeco Field, after opening the stadium mid-season in 1999. Seattle was only able to produce two hits, singles from 3B Carlos Buillen and 1B John Olerud, as they were shut out for only the second time during an opening day contest. Red Sox starter Pedro Martinez struck out eleven Seattle batters on his way to earning the win for Boston. Red Sox 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 - 2 7 0 W-Martinez A-45,552 Mariners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 0 L-Moyer, S-Lower Time-2:40 First Pitch: Commissioner Bud Selig Anthem: Monica Mancini


The Mariners pick up the win on opening day against the Athletics en-route to their historic 116 win season. Freddy Garcia made his first career Opening Day start and was the first right-handed starter for Seattle since Erik Hanson got the start in 1991. DH Edgar Martinez and 1B Jay Olerud helped tie the game in the 7th inning, with their back-to-back RBI singles. The score stood 4-4 going into the bottom of the 8th, when Oreland returned to the batters box and plated the go-ahead run with his sacrifice fly. Mike Cameron was walked a career-high 4 times – also Ichiro Suzuki’s Major League debut (2x5 with one run scored). Athletics 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 8 2 W-Rhodes A-45,911 Mariners 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 x - 5 7 0 L-Mecir, S-Sasaki Time-3:23

First Pitch: U.S. Senator Slade Gorton Anthem: Total Experience Gospel Choir


The Mariners dropped a 6-5 decision to the Chicago White sox on this April Fools home opener. CF Mike Cameron knocked out a second-inning solo home run, which accounted for all of the runs produced until the sixth inning. Chicago edged ahead with a 2-run RBI double in the sixth, and returned in the seventh to score four more. In the bottom of the 8th inning, Seattle threatened the White Sox lead when DH Edgar Martinez plated two with a leftfield single, followed by SS Carlos Guillen’s two-run RBI double - unable to answer Chicago’s six runs, the Mariners took the loss. Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 - 6 11 1 W-Buehrle A-46,036 Mariners 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 x - 5 8 0 L-Garcia, S-Foulke Time-3:18 First Pitch: Capt. Richard Wren, USS Carl Vinson Anthem: Richard Paul Fink


Seattle issued a four-hit shutout to the Anaheim Angels under first-year skipper, Bob Melvin – also his Major League managerial debut. Jamie Moyer was on the mound for Seattle, striking out seven during his 7.0 innings of work. First basemen John Olerud went 2x3 with a run and added two RBI with a double in the fifth inning. Angels 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 2 W-Moyer A-45,931 Mariners 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 x - 5 8 0 L-Ortiz Time-2:41 First Pitch: Art Mikelsen – Port Orchard, Founder & Administrator of West Sound Little League Anthem: Seattle Opera Chorus


Starting pitcher Jamie Moyer gave up three Anaheim home runs in the Mariners tough 10-5 loss on opening day. A three-run home run in the sixth for the Angels sparked their rally, as they went on to score eight runs in three inning. Seattle plated four during an eight inning two-out rally – DH Edgar Martinez was walked with the bases loaded securing a run, followed by RF Ichiro Suzuki reaching home on a wild pitch, and finally SS Rich Aurilia’s two-run RBI doubles. However, their scoring effort was not enough to catch Anaheim. Angels 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 4 0 - 10 12 1 W-Colon A-46,142 Mariners 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 - 5 7 1 L-Moyer Time-3:24 First Pitch: Norm Charlton Anthem: Maria D’Amato and Michael Todd Simpson – Seattle Opera


In his Mariner debut, first basemen Richie Sexson had a monster game – producing all five of Seattle’s runs. In his first at bat, Sexson blasted a three-run home run. He returned to the plate in the third inning, recording another home run, adding two more runs to Seattle’s offensive efforts. The Mariners pitching staff allowed just one unearned run on five hits, and issued seven strikeouts. Twins 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 1 W-Moyer A-46,249 Mariners 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 x - 5 5 1 L-Radke Time-2:22 First Pitch: Edgar Martinez Anthem: Andrew Garland and Maureen McKay – Seattle Opera


Kenji Johjima becomes the first Japanese catcher to start a major league game - the Mariners' 30-year old backstop homers for his first career hit. The Angels and Mariners were tied at three runs a piece heading into the ninth inning, when Seattle relieve J.J. Putz allowed a two-run RBI single to the Angels pushing them ahead 5-3. In the bottom of the ninth, pinch hitter Roberto Petagine hit a solo homer.

Angels 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 - 5 11 1 W-Shields A-45,515 Mariners 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 - 4 9 0 L-Sherrill, S-Rodriguez Time-3:08 First Pitch: Matt Hasselbeck – Seattle Seahawks Anthem: Navy Band NW Vocal Quartet


For only the fourth time in major league history, a hurler under the age of 21 won an Opening Day assignment as 20-year old Venezuelan right-hander Felix Hernandez pitched eight strong innings in the Mariners 4-0 victory over the A's at Safeco Field. The young ace allowed three hits, walked three, and dealt 12 strikeouts in this opening day shut out. Seattle scoring came in the sixth inning, after being held to one hit through six innings - a Raul Ibanez sacrifice fly scored RF Ichiro Suzuki. 1B Raul Sexson followed and hit a home run to deep right center, adding three RBI.

Oakland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 2 W-Shields A-45,515 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 x - 4 4 1 L-Sherrill, S-Rodriguez Time-3:08

First Pitch: Alvin Davis, Dave Niehaus & Jay Buhner Anthem: Seattle Symphony and Chorale

March 31, 2008 Monday

Seattle gave up an early homerun to Texas, but the Mariners offense returned in the sixth and seventh innings to retake the lead. LF Raul Ibanez brought home a run with his RBI single in the sixth. With runners on the corners,3B Andre Beltre put the ball in the infield allowed 2B Jose Lopez to score the go-ahead run with the force-out going to second base. At Lopez’s next at-bat (bottom 7) pitcher Fukumori threw a wild pitch, allowing a run to score – Lopez then plated two with an RBI double to LF. Rangers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 7 1 W-Green A-46,334 Mariners 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 x - 5 6 1 L-Millwood, S-Putz Time-3:12 First Pitch: Dave Niehaus Anthem: Marcus Shelton – Seattle Opera


After going 7-2 during their season opening road trip, the Mariners returned to Safeco and defeated the Angels 3-2 in an exciting ten inning, walk-off home opener. A 2-2 ball game through nine innings forced extra innings. With no outs in the bottom of the tenth, CF Franklin Gutierrez led off with a double. Up next, SS Yuniesky Betancourt put the ball in play to the pitcher whose throwing error to first allowed Betancourt to score and Gutierrez to reach base securing the win for Seattle. Angels 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 1 W-Cororan A-45,958 Mariners 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 3 7 0 L-Shields Time-2:53 First Pitch: Harold Reynolds Anthem: Navy Band Northwest


The Mariners took a 2-0 loss against Oakland, who allowed only two hits to Seattle in this opening day shut out. Franklin Gutierrez and Jose Lopez recorded a hit each which made up the extent of Seattle’s offense. Ryan Rowland-Smith, the Mariners starting pitcher, threw for 7.0 innings, allowing 4 runs on 3 hits, while walking five and striking out only one batter. Athletics 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 - 4 5 0 W-Duchscherer A-45,876 Mariners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 1 L-Rowland-Smith Time-2:20 First Pitch: Randy Johnson Anthem: Navy Band Northwest


In the fourth inning, the Indians scored five consecutive runs in as many at-bats. With two outs in that inning, Cleveland was then able to pull a 2-run RBI single and a three run homer before the Mariners could close out the inning. Seattle churned out three runs, and RF Ichiro Suzuki finished the day going 2-for-5 with 2 RBI. Indians 1 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 - 12 17 1 W-Carrasco A-45,727 Mariners 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 - 3 6 1 L-Vargas Time-3:04 First Pitch: Marilyn Niehaus Anthem: Navy Band Northwest


The Seattle offense was only able to produce three singles as the Mariners were shut out 4-0 in the 36th home opener in club history. Felix Hernandez allowed 2 runs on 7 hits 7.0 innings to suffer the loss.

Athletics 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 4 9 0 W-Colon A-46,206 Mariners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 3 0 L-Hernandez Time-3:02

First Pitch: Mike Cameron Anthem: Anna Graceman – Juneau, AK


The Mariners faced the Houston Astros for the first time as an AL West opponent, recording a 3-0 shutout in the 2013 Safeco Field home opener. Designated hitter, Kendrys Morales, went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI (single, double). Seattle pitchers issued eight strikeouts while walking only one.

Astros 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 7 1 W-Saunders A-42,589 Mariners 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 x - 3 5 0 L-Humbers,S-Wilhelmsen Time-2:40

First Pitch: Jamie Moyer Anthem: Gospel Outreach Youth Choir


A sold-out crowd of 45,661 saw Seattle storm back from an early 3-0 deficit to improve to 5-2 on the season, after their 6th consecutive road start. Corey Hart went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs (4 RBI) to lead the Mariners to a 5-3 comeback win over the Angels in the home opener. Starting pitcher James Paxton earned his second win of the season after making his first opening day start.

Angels 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 4 1 W-Paxton A-45,661 Mariners 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 x - 5 8 0 L-Santiago, S-Rodney Time-2:59 First Pitch: Russell Wilson - Seattle Seahawks Anthem: Navy Band Northwest

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