Grichuk homers in the 8th in White Sox 2-1 win over Mariners

CHICAGO (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a solo home run and Drew Romo scored the winning run in the eighth inning for the Chicago White Sox in a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Grichuk hit a 377-foot drive over the right field wall to tie the game. Romo tagged up on Miguel Vargas' fly out to Randy Arozarena, who overthrew home.

In the ninth, the Mariners hit back-to-back singles and Seranthony Domínguez walked Rob Refsnyder to load the bases with no outs. Domínguez got out of the jam for his ninth save of the year.

White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin allowed one run on three hits in six innings. Bryan Hudson (1-0) earned his first win of the season after giving up one hit in the eighth.

Julio Rodríguez scored on a fielding error by Tristan Peters in the first inning.

Eduard Bazardo (2-2) gave up two hits and two runs for the Mariners. Starting pitcher Logan Gilbert threw nine strikeouts and only gave up one hit over six innings.

Mariners RHP George Kirby (4-2, ERA 2.94) will start against Astros RHP Peter Lambert (2-2, 2.42) on Monday to kick off a four-game series in Houston.

White Sox RHP Erick Fedde (0-4, 3.79) starts Tuesday in Kansas City. The Royals have not named a starter.

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Mothers day-themed bat tape is applied to a Chicago White Sox baseball bat before a game against against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Chicago, Ill. (AP Photo/Geoff Stellfox)

Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Geoff Stellfox)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Geoff Stellfox)

Seattle Mariners' pitcher Eduard Bazardo returns to the dugout after giving up two runs during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox on May 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Geoff Stellfox)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Seranthony Domínguez (58) celebrates after the team's win against the Seattle Mariners with first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5), Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Geoff Stellfox)

The Southeastern Conference received six of the top eight seeds in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship when the 64-team field was revealed on Sunday, including Alabama at No. 1 and defending national champion Texas at No. 2.

In all, the SEC got 12 of its 15 teams into the field.

Regional play starts Friday, with the top 16 seeds hosting. The eight teams that get through super regionals the next week will play in the Women's College World Series, which starts May 28 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Alabama (49-7) didn't catch a break in the seeding — the Crimson Tide could face Belmont superstar pitcher Maya Johnson in regional play. Johnson leads the nation with a 0.66 earned run average and was the No. 3 overall pick in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft.

Texas (42-10) returns pitcher Teagan Kavan, who was the Most Outstanding Player of the Women's College World Series last year and led the Longhorns to the SEC Tournament title this season. The Longhorns beat Alabama in the SEC championship game.

Oklahoma (48-8) is the No. 3 overall seed, despite losing in its opening game at the SEC Tournament. The Sooners have won four of the past five national titles and reached the semifinals last year. Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso, also the USA national coach, has won eight national championships.

Nebraska is seeded fourth. The Cornhuskers (46-6) beat UCLA to win the Big Ten tournament title on Saturday. Nebraska's Jordy Frahm led Oklahoma to a national title in 2023 as Jordy Bahl before transferring, then later getting married and changing her name.

The SEC has Arkansas (42-11) as the No. 5 seed, Florida (48-10) at No. 6 and Tennessee (42-10) at No. 7.

UCLA (47-8) is the No. 8 seed. Megan Grant just set the single-season record with 38 home runs. Jordan Woolery, who bats behind her at third in the lineup, has 107 RBIs and was the Big Ten Player of the Year.

Florida State (49-8) is No. 9 overall. The Seminoles won the national title in 2018 and were runner-up in 2021 and 2023.

Texas Tech fell all the way to No. 11 overall, despite a 52-6 record. Star pitcher NiJaree Canady led the Red Raiders to the championship series last year. She has more help this year, including pitcher Kaitlyn Terry.

The other top 16 seeds that will host include No. 10 Georgia (38-18), No. 12 Duke (39-14), No. 13 Oklahoma State (38-15), No. 14 Oregon (40-12), No. 15 Texas A&M (36-17) and No. 16 LSU (37-17).

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FILE - Texas Tech starting pitcher/relief pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) during an NCAA softball game against CS Fullerton on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Cathedral City, Calif. (AP Photo/Mike Buscher,File)

FILE - Tennessee starting pitcher/relief pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game, Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis,File)