Braves vs Mariners Recap: Thrilling Tuesday Fall

The Atlanta Braves traveled to Seattle on Tuesday, May 5, ready to continue their strong season against the Mariners. Atlanta came into the game riding confidence after dominating the Rockies 11–6, while Seattle looked to bounce back from a recent loss to Kansas City. Both teams featured excellent pitching staffs, making this matchup intriguing. The Braves started JR Ritchie on the mound, while the Mariners countered with Logan Gilbert. Atlanta's roster included stars like Spencer Strider and Chris Sale in their rotation, though both would watch from the sidelines. Seattle's balanced pitching depth made them dangerous opponents. The game would prove to be a thrilling back-and-forth battle where both offenses came alive, ultimately ending 5–4 in favor of the home team Mariners.

Atlanta struck first with a bang in the opening inning when Baldwin connected for a home run deep to center field, traveling 426 feet with an exit velocity of 109 miles per hour. The ball soared high over the wall, and Atlanta led 1–0. For most of the early game, the Braves kept the lead while Seattle's bats stayed relatively quiet. However, everything changed dramatically in the sixth inning when Atlanta's offense exploded. Albies hammered a fastball for a home run, followed quickly by Olson crushing another one over the fence for 428 feet. Riley added another blast to left-center field moments later. Suddenly, Atlanta had piled up four runs and took a commanding 4–0 lead, showcasing the offensive firepower that made them dangerous.

Just when it seemed Atlanta would cruise to victory, Seattle's bats came alive in the bottom of the sixth inning. Raley connected for a three-run home run that traveled 388 feet, bringing two runners home and cutting the Braves' lead to 4–3. The momentum had shifted dramatically toward the home team. Moments later, with two outs remaining in that same inning, Crawford stepped up and delivered a two-run home run to right field, traveling 357 feet and scoring another run. Suddenly, the score was tied at four, but Seattle took the lead 5–4. Although Atlanta threatened in the final three innings, they could not overcome the Mariners' late-inning surge. The game ended 5–4 in Seattle's favor, giving the Mariners an important home victory and improving their record.