Condensed Game: ATH@SEA - 4/20/26 | 04/20/2026 | MLB.com
Condensed Game: Lawrence Butler and the A's take on Cal Raleigh and the Mariners on April 20, 2026
www.mlb.comThe latest Athletics vs. Mariners news is that the Athletics beat Seattle 6-4 in the series opener on Monday, April 20, 2026, with Carlos Cortes going 4-for-5 and driving the comeback. The next matchup was scheduled for Tuesday night in Seattle, with Jacob Lopez set to start for Oakland and Luis Castillo for Seattle.[2]
Game story
Oakland erased an early three-run deficit with solo homers from Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz, and Shea Langeliers, then pulled away late with a three-run eighth inning. The win moved the Athletics to 12-11 and kept them in first place in the AL West.[5][2]
What’s next
The teams were in the middle of a three-game series at T-Mobile Park, and Seattle entered the rematch at 10-14 overall but 9-6 at home. The listed betting line for the second game had the Mariners favored, with the over/under set at 7.5 runs.[1]
Notable context
This matchup has been tight in recent seasons, with many games decided by two runs or fewer. In 2025, the A’s went 6-7 against Seattle and even outscored the Mariners 49-48 over the season series.[2]