White Sox vs Mariners Recap: Young arms shine in 2-1 Seattle win

The Chicago White Sox traveled to Seattle for a Wednesday night matchup against the Mariners in week 60 of the 2025 season. Both teams were rebuilding and looking to gain momentum as the season progressed. Anthony Kay took the mound for Chicago, while Bryce Miller started for Seattle's deep pitching rotation. The White Sox arrived in town after losing the previous day, when Seattle dominated 6-1 behind strong pitching and timely hits. However, Chicago's young roster wasn't ready to give up. Both teams needed a win to improve their records and prove they could compete. This game would test whether Anthony Kay could match Miller's performance under pressure.

The Mariners struck first when Wisdom grounded into a fielder's choice in the first inning. Rodriguez scored easily on the play, giving Seattle an early 1-0 lead. The hard-hit ball traveled just twelve feet but with blazing exit velocity of 101 miles per hour. This ground ball forced a play at second base that couldn't be completed in time. Anthony Kay faced immediate pressure as the White Sox fell behind. Despite this early setback, Chicago's offense remained composed and ready to respond. The White Sox knew they had eight more innings to answer Seattle's score and keep the game tight.

The White Sox exploded in the ninth inning with two crucial runs to steal the game 2-1. Meidroth delivered a crucial single to right field that brought Hill home and tied the score. Then Benintendi reached on an infield single to second base, scoring Vargas and giving Chicago the lead. Both hits came when the White Sox faced pressure with runners in scoring position. The Mariners couldn't answer in their half of the ninth, and Chicago secured an exciting comeback victory. This thrilling finish improved Chicago's record to 25-24, while Seattle dropped to 24-27. The young White Sox pitching staff held strong throughout the game, giving their offense the chance they needed.