Mariners halt losing streak with 6-1 victory over White Sox
Bryan Woo pitches six innings as Seattle shakes off series sweep by Padres
The Seattle Mariners concluded a three-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on 19 May 2026, ending a series sweep by the San Diego Padres. The win in Seattle was anchored by a commanding pitching performance from Bryan Woo, who delivered six innings, allowing one run and striking out the side in the fourth. Rookie Colt Emerson hit his first Major League home run in the eighth inning to provide insurance for the win.
Woo (4-2) entered the game with a shaky first inning, issuing two walks and requiring 25 pitches to clear the frame. He was aided by an unusual play where White Sox second baseman Sam Antonacci was thrown out attempting to steal third base. Woo stabilized his performance in the second inning, needing only eight pitches to retire the bottom of the lineup, and struck out the side in the fourth to extend his outing.
The Mariners took an early lead in the first inning when Julio Rodríguez hit a solo home run off White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz. Rodríguez’s eighth homer of the season put Seattle ahead for good. The second run came in the third inning via an interference call involving Antonacci, who blocked runner Jhonny Pereda on the basepath. The umpires ruled the interference and awarded the run, leading to the early ejection of White Sox manager Will Venable.
Randy Arozarena contributed with a double and an RBI single, while Josh Naylor recorded three hits and two stolen bases. Naylor’s performance was noted for defying the "Bobblehead Night Curses," as he efficiently stroked an RBI single through the right side of the infield in the sixth inning. The Mariners added further runs through timely hitting and aggressive baserunning, capitalizing on White Sox defensive errors.
Emerson, a 20-year-old rookie, hit his first MLB home run off White Sox pitcher Trevor Richards in the eighth inning. Falling behind 1-2 in the count, Emerson fouled off several pitches before hitting a changeup over the right-field fence. The victory provided a significant morale boost for a club that had struggled with consistency, with manager Dan Wilson praising the team’s energy and discipline.
