Overview
- Seattle Mariners completed a 6-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, securing a three-game sweep in the opening series of the Vedder Cup.
- Bryan Woo pitched seven strong innings, allowing just one run on five hits with no walks and five strikeouts, lowering his ERA to 2.65.
- Randy Arozarena sparked a three-run fourth inning with a solo home run, one of five consecutive hits that gave Seattle a decisive lead.
- The Padres struggled offensively throughout the series, going 0-for-21 with runners in scoring position and managing only three total runs.
- The next Vedder Cup series is set for August 25-27 in Seattle, with run differential serving as the first tiebreaker for the competition.