Bryan Woo's 8 strikeouts and Cal Raleigh's 42nd HR led the Mariners to a 5-1 win over the White Sox on Aug 5, 2025. See how the M's dominated at home.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
On a crisp August night at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners delivered exactly the kind of performance fans have been craving. It wasn't just a win; it was a statement. Behind a masterful outing from Bryan Woo and another colossal home run from Cal Raleigh, the M's dispatched the Chicago White Sox 5-1, signaling they're ready for the stretch run.
We're playing our best baseball right now, and the energy in the clubhouse is great.
Bryan Woo was simply untouchable. The young right-hander carved up the White Sox lineup for seven brilliant innings, allowing just a single run while striking out eight. Most impressively, he issued zero walks, showcasing the pinpoint control that has made him one of the American League's most effective pitchers this season. His ERA now sits at a sparkling 3.11, and with 135 strikeouts on the year, he has become the reliable, stabilizing force this rotation desperately needed.
While Woo was dealing on the mound, Cal Raleigh was providing the thunder at the plate. The Mariners' catcher broke the game open with a decisive three-run home run, his 42nd of the season. The blast not only secured the win but also etched Raleigh's name deeper into the Mariners' record books, tying his career high and moving him into second place for single-season homers by a Seattle catcher. With 88 RBIs, the 'Big Dumper' continues to be the team's offensive engine.
This victory was more than just another number in the win column; it was a crucial step in the heated AL West chase. The win moves Seattle to 60-53, keeping them just 2.5 games behind the division-leading Houston Astros. Contributions came from all over, with J.P. Crawford adding two hits and Josh Rojas making a spectacular diving stop at third. The bullpen locked down the final two innings, preserving a win that keeps the October dream very much alive.
With the win, the Mariners are now 60-53 and continue to breathe down the necks of the Astros. Tonight was a perfect blueprint for success: dominant starting pitching, timely power, and solid defense. As the calendar pages turn deeper into August, this is the brand of baseball that can carry a team into October. The M's will look to build on this momentum in the next game of the series, hoping to gain more ground in a pennant race that's heating up with every pitch.
