The game was over in the third inning. Seattle scored six runs in a devastating frame to break open what had been a scoreless contest, ultimately routing Oakland 9-2 at Sutter Health Park.
Randy Arozarena led the offensive explosion, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. The outfielder doubled home Josh Naylor in the third inning, then capped the frame with a two-run homer to right center. Arozarena added another home run in the ninth, a 437-foot blast that scored Naylor again. Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone also homered in the decisive third inning, with Raley's two-run shot and Canzone's two-run blast extending the lead to 6-0.
Bryce Miller earned his first win of the season, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits over 5 innings with 4 strikeouts. The right-hander carried a 2.25 ERA into the contest and worked efficiently, throwing 83 pitches. Luis Castillo followed with 4 scoreless innings in relief, striking out 6 while allowing just 2 hits.
Aaron Civale absorbed the loss for Oakland, surrendering 7 runs on 9 hits in 4 innings. The right-hander, now 5-2 with a 4.20 ERA, was tagged for four home runs in the third inning alone. Shea Langeliers provided Oakland's lone highlight with a solo homer in the eighth inning.
Seattle snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 25-29. Oakland fell to 27-26 despite entering with a one-game winning streak. Arozarena is 10 runs away from 500 career runs, while Civale sits two wins away from 50 career victories.