On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 19-1. It was a laugher from the opening pitch. The Mariners posted five home runs and 23 hits. Michael Arroyo hit his first home run during the blowout. The Seattle Times called the game a historic rout. MLB.com and Newsday also reported the rout. The Mariners put up 19 runs on 23 hits as they held the Athletics to one run. The five home runs set the tone for Seattle. Arroyo's first homer was part of that total.