downs this season, however, on
Tuesday night he had one of his
best games of the season against
the Astros. Flexen was facing Justin
Verlander so had to be at his best.
Flexen ended up going six and two-
third innings giving up two runs.
His only mistake really was in the
4th inning when he gave up a two
run homer to Yordan Alvarez. This
was after the Mariners had scored
a run in the top of the fourth.
There no scoring until the 8th inning.
The Mariners had the opportunity to
score with the bases loaded. Former
Mariners reliever Rafael Montero was
struggling walking three batters.
Abraham Toro was up. He had one
swing that went just foul along the
first base line. Toro wasn't able to
deliver hitting into a double play to
end the inning. Toro is in a two for
twenty-four slump. Not sure why
Toro didn't try hitting the ball in the
air to get at least one run I don't
understand. A sacrifice fly at least
would have tied the game and may
have done even more.
Make things worse the Mariners
brought in newcomer lefty Ryan
Borucki who they acquired from
Toronto recently. Being down by
a single run bringing in one of their
top four relievers should have been
in order. Borucki ended giving up
two runs and only getting one out.
Penn Murfee came in to get the
final two outs. Why he didn't start
the inning makes me shake my
head. Final score Astros 4 Mariners 1.
The Mariners number 13 prospect
is outfielder Lazaro Montes 17 years
old the Mariners signed in January.
Montes is out of Cuba and ranked
number eight among the international
players coming out this year. He
currently is playing in the Dominican
Summer League. For now he is playing
center field but could move to left or
right field depending on his progress.
Only has played in two games so
we will see how he does later. Most
likely Montes will be in Dominican
League for two years before coming
to USA and play in single A ball. Hope
to see him in a mariners uniform
some day.
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