The Mariners were shut out 2-0 by the Red Sox on June 17 as Lucas Giolito outdueled Bryan Woo. See how Boston silenced Seattle's bats in a frustrating loss.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a classic case of 'good pitching, no hitting' at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday night. The Seattle Mariners wasted a solid start from Bryan Woo, falling 2-0 to the Boston Red Sox as their bats were completely silenced by a dominant Lucas Giolito. The loss drops the M's back to a frustrating .500 at 36-36, leaving fans wondering where the offense went.
The Mariners went a painful 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, failing to capitalize on their few precious opportunities.
The story of the game was Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito, who looked unhittable. He carved through the Mariners' lineup for seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while racking up 10 strikeouts. The M's hitters were kept off balance all night, with only J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh managing singles. On the other side, Bryan Woo pitched a strong game himself, going six innings and allowing just two runs. Unfortunately, one of those runs came on a solo shot from Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony—his first career MLB homer—which proved to be more than enough for Boston.
While the loss stings, the day wasn't without its good news. The Mariners officially activated ace Logan Gilbert from the 15-day injured list. After being sidelined with a minor elbow issue, Gilbert is ready to rejoin the rotation, a massive boost for a pitching staff that has carried the team. His return couldn't be more timely. To make room on the roster, reliever Jackson Kowar was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma, a move that felt inevitable after some recent struggles.
Even on a quiet night for the offense, it's worth remembering the historic season Cal Raleigh is putting together. Despite going 1-for-3 in the loss, Raleigh remains the MLB home run leader with a staggering 26 dingers. His blend of elite power from the catcher position and Gold Glove-caliber defense has him squarely in the early American League MVP conversation. A single 2-0 loss in June doesn't change the fact that fans are witnessing a potentially record-breaking season from the 'Big Dumper'.
Tonight was a frustrating step back, especially for an offense that can't afford to go dormant. The key will be to flush this one quickly and bounce back tomorrow. With Logan Gilbert back in the fold and ready to take the mound soon, the pitching is only getting stronger. Now, the bats just need to wake up and provide the support. Let's see if they can even the series against Boston and get back on the right side of .500.
