the series on Wednesday to the Baltimore Orioles
9-2, The trouble is Robbie Ray had another game
where he has one bad inning. This time it was the
second inning when he gave up a three-run homer.
In total he gave up four runs in five innings. The
Mariners did have opportunity to still win but again
had issues with the bullpen.
In regards to Robbie Ray this was the sixth game
in a row that he has given up a home run in. Roots
Sports baseball analyst Bill Krueger I have heard
say at least twice that Ray right now is being
predictable and throwing too hard. He can still
get batters out by slowing down. Though he gave
up the home run early most of his trouble has been
when the other teams hitters come up the second
or third time because they have figured him out.
Hopefully knows what is going on and changes
things.
Now the bullpen another trouble for the Mariners.
Often the trouble has been the first pitcher out of
the bullpen. If the Mariners starters can get through
at least six or seven innings with a lead than the
relievers have been good for the most part. The
trouble has been if they are behind even a run
or two like in this one.
This time it was Sergio Romo who came in the
sixth inning in relief of Ray. He got two outs
before exiting the game but gave up five runs
with three home runs. You would have thought
the Mariners would have taken him out after the
second home though likely Penn Murfee who
came in for him wasn't warmed up as of yet.
A good reason to have two pitchers warmed up
at the beginning of the inning but probably
doesn't happen often.
The Mariners have to do something with their
bullpen. It has been trouble for the last 20 games
or longer. They haven't blown too many leads,
however, still have trouble when being in close
games to be able to keep the team in contention.
Murfee has been the most successful of their
relievers outside of Paul Sewald. They need
to find at least one new reliever.
The Mariners now have to see they can win
the series with Chris Flexen on Thursday.
His trouble has been inconsistent along with
not getting a lot of run support. The key is
still to win series though going on a long
winning streak would be nice too. Go M's.
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