Eugenio Suárez homered and Bryan Woo dominated as the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Aug. 6, 2025. Recap the key plays from the M's win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Seattle Mariners delivered a complete performance at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday, dismantling the Chicago White Sox 8-3 in a game that had a little bit of everything. Powered by another mammoth home run from recent acquisition Eugenio Suárez and a masterful outing from starter Bryan Woo, the M's showcased the blend of power, pitching, and aggressive baserunning that defines a playoff contender.
Eugenio Suárez launched his 37th home run of the season, a towering two-run shot in the 4th inning that blew the game open.
The trade for Eugenio Suárez is already looking like a stroke of genius. The third baseman, acquired recently from the Arizona Diamondbacks, continued to endear himself to the Mariners faithful with a decisive two-run homer in the 4th inning. But 'Geno' wasn't just a slugger tonight; he was a catalyst. In the 6th inning, he and Josh Naylor executed a thrilling double steal, putting two runners in scoring position with no outs. That heads-up play directly led to a two-run single by Jorge Polanco, demonstrating that this Mariners team can beat you with both brawn and brains.
While the offense was clicking, Bryan Woo was simply dealing. The right-hander was in complete control for seven dominant innings, allowing just a single run while striking out six White Sox batters. In a crucial stretch of the season, having a starter deliver that kind of length and quality is invaluable. Woo's performance saved the bullpen and set a commanding tone for the entire game, proving once again that he is a vital piece of this rotation's success.
The offensive outburst wasn't limited to Suárez. Dominic Canzone started the scoring with a solo shot in the 2nd, and Josh Naylor added his own two-run homer in the 7th to put the game on ice. This deep lineup is complemented by a front office clearly focused on the stretch run. The team recalled RHP Jackson Kowar and infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Tacoma, providing fresh arms and positional flexibility. These moves, which saw Ben Williamson optioned, signal that management is actively fine-tuning the roster for the playoff push.
With a 60-53 record and a firm grip on second place in the AL West, the Mariners are showing all the signs of a team built for October. The combination of savvy acquisitions, dominant starting pitching, and aggressive team-wide execution is creating a palpable buzz. Every game from here on out is critical, and if tonight was any indication, this team is ready for the fight.
