The Mariners would reclaim the lead as Mariners do with the home run. Tim Beckham leadoff shot in the bottom of the fourth inning put the M's ahead and effectively ended starter Michael Wacha's outing. A walk to the No. 8 assured it, and Wacha was gone after allowing four runs on six hits and two walks. He did not strike out a batter in his final start before the All-Star break. The Mariners threatened in every inning they had against Wacha.
Daniel Ponce de Leon was the first Cardinal reliever into the breach, and he retired the first four batters he faced.