The Seattle Mariners defeated the Braves in the series opener, with two home runs from Luke Raley and J.P. Crawford, turning a 4-0 deficit into a 5-4 lead. The win was a significant turnaround for the team, which has been struggling with a poor performance and a poor OPS with runners in scoring position. The team's overall record stands at 17-19, a standing it hasn't reached since March 30. The victory was largely attributed to the walk-outs from Braves starting pitcher JR Ritchie and a lack of production from the team. The Mariners' bullpen also performed well, with Andrés Muñoz and Matt Brash and Gabe Speier on the injured list.