Seattle Mariners Suffer 7-0 Loss Against Athletics

The Seattle Mariners struggled in their matchup against the Oakland Athletics, suffering a 7-0 loss on Friday and a 4-2 loss on Saturday. In the Friday game, the Mariners' offense faltered with 13 strikeouts and only five hits, unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities as Mitch Garver was thrown out at home plate. Jeffrey Springs dominated on the mound for the Athletics, pitching six scoreless innings while Brent Rooker contributed a two-run home run. The Mariners had a slight improvement on Saturday, taking an early lead but failing to convert opportunities and ultimately losing again. With their current performance, fans are expressing frustration over the team's lack of impactful signings during the offseason, as they sit at 1-2 early in the season. Concerns about repeating past disappointments linger, particularly given their recent playoff misses.