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Arozarena homers as Mariners snap five-game losing skid

PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2026, 2:25 AM ET

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SEATTLE — Randy Arozarena hit his first home run of the season Friday night, a 426-foot two-run shot off Houston reliever Ryan Weiss, and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 9-6 at T-Mobile Park, snapping a five-game losing streak and producing their most runs since the recent road trip. The victory included a four-run seventh inning highlighted by a run-scoring double from Dominic Canzone and an RBI single from J.P. Crawford, who recorded his first RBI of the season after starting injured; the crowd of 44,468 reacted loudly Friday, and Houston dropped its fifth straight game while the series continued this weekend.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Mariners entered the series after a 1-5 road trip and minimal recent offense.
Prior to Friday, Seattle had scored three runs across their previous three games and held a .184 batting average.
On Friday, Randy Arozarena hit a 426-foot two-run home run and recorded three RBIs.
Seattle produced a four-run seventh inning, including contributions from Dominic Canzone and J.P. Crawford.
The Mariners beat the Astros 9-6, snapping a five-game losing streak while Houston dropped its fifth straight game.

News Intelligence

If you're a Mariners fan, this is a sigh of relief. The team's offense is finally showing life after a rough patch. It's a reminder that in baseball, fortunes can turn quickly. Keep an eye on Arozarena and Crawford - their performances could be key to the Mariners' success this season.

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Who Benefited

The Seattle Mariners benefited directly: Randy Arozarena's homer and three RBIs catalyzed a 9-6 win that ended a five-game losing streak, improved the team's immediate offensive output, and provided a morale boost entering the remainder of the four-game series.

Who Impacted

The Houston Astros suffered from continued pitching and relief issues, allowing multiple runs including Arozarena's two-run homer and a four-run seventh, dropping their fifth straight game and losing the series opener at T-Mobile Park.

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