The Seattle Mariners took the first game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-1 victory, bolstered by strong performances from Bryce Miller and Dylan Moore. Both teams are on the fringes of playoff contention, with the Cardinals six games out of the final National League wild-card spot and the Mariners 4.5 games behind the Astros in the American League West. The Cardinals, who have not lost a series since mid-August, are reportedly interested in trading for Seattle’s Logan Gilbert to strengthen their starting rotation for the 2025 season. Injuries to key players like Willson Contreras and Lance Lynn have impacted the Cardinals' roster.