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Seattle Mariners stage dramatic sixth-inning comeback to defeat Atlanta Braves 5-4 at T-Mobile Park. The Braves dominated early, but Luke Raley and J.P. Crawford delivered clutch homers to hand the Mariners a thrilling victory on May 4, 2026.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Final Score: Mariners 5, Braves 4 (sixth-inning explosion)
- Key Moment: Luke Raley’s three-run homer tied the game at 4, Crawford’s two-run blast gave Seattle the lead
- Braves Record: 25-10, leading the National League East by 8.5 games
- Mariners Record: 16-19, fighting to climb back in the AL West race
Braves Dominate Early with Four Home Runs
The Atlanta Braves came out swinging in the Pacific Northwest. Drake Baldwin opened the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning. The Braves offense stayed quiet until the sixth, when they erupted for three consecutive homers off starter Logan Gilbert. Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson went back-to-back, with Austin Riley following suit to push the lead to 4-0. The Braves seemed in control of the game with only three innings remaining.
JR Ritchie, the Braves rookie pitcher from the Seattle area, allowed just three runs on four hits over five innings but issued six walks. The early offensive display had the Atlanta faithful believing victory was theirs at T-Mobile Park.
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Logan Gilbert Struggles Against Braves Bats
Logan Gilbert took the loss for the Mariners, giving up four runs on six hits over six innings without recording a strikeout early. The Seattle pitcher couldn’t escape the relentless Braves lineup, which featured four home run hitters connecting in the contest. Gilbert entered the sixth inning with a 4-0 deficit, needing his bullpen to help contain the damage.
Despite the early struggles, Gilbert‘s 4.30 ERA heading into the game suggested the Mariners could still score. The Braves pitching staff unraveled spectacularly in the sixth, setting the stage for Seattle’s comeback.
Mariners Stage Sixth-Inning Explosion
| Team | Runs | Hits | Errors |
| Atlanta Braves | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Seattle Mariners | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Everything changed in the sixth inning. Randy Arozarena reached on an infield single, then Dominic Canzone walked to set up Luke Raley. The Mariners right fielder didn’t miss on JR Ritchie’s curveball, launching a three-run blast to right field for 388 feet. Suddenly, the Mariners trailed just 4-3.
The Braves brought in Tyler Kinley to calm the storm, but J.P. Crawford had other plans. After Mitch Garver drew a walk, Crawford connected on a two-run homer to right, giving Seattle its first lead at 5-4. The momentum had completely shifted to the home team.
“J.P. Crawford looked at the slider down and in earlier in the count, got it on pitch 7. Two-run moonshot to right, M’s up 5-4.”
— Shannon Drayer, Mariners Radio Broadcaster
Seattle’s Bullpen Holds the Line in Seventh
After the sixth-inning heroics, the Mariners pitching staff needed to preserve the one-run lead against the Braves offense. Seattle retired the Braves quietly in the seventh inning, keeping the 5-4 advantage intact. The Mariners defense executed cleanly, allowing the bullpen to finish strong.
This victory strengthens Seattle’s position in the AL West race after dropping three straight to Kansas City. The Mariners showed resilience against a Braves squad leading the entire National League at 25-10. Manager Dan Wilson’s team proved that late-game execution and clutch hitting can overcome early deficits.
What’s Next for Both Teams in Seattle Series?
The Mariners and Braves continue their three-game series at T-Mobile Park with momentum now firmly on Seattle’s side. The Braves, despite the loss, maintain their strong 25-10 record and remain 8.5 games ahead in the NL East. Atlanta will look to bounce back with strong starting pitching. The Mariners, improved to 16-19, hope to build on this dramatic comeback and climb closer to .500 in the competitive AL West division.
