Mariners Swept

Too bad this had to happen. The

Mariners were swept by Brewers

after sweeping the Rockies. 

Not the first time it has happened

and not likely the last. Right now

the Brewers are a better club and

the Rockies are not.

The Mariners lost 5-3. The Brewers came

from behind to beat the Mariners. The

Mariners hsd only two runs at the time

with Julio Rodriguez hitting a home run

in the third inning. Nothing thereafter

until the ninth inning.

Marco Gonzales pitched great until the

seventh inning and left without an out along with giving up two runs to tie.

Maybe the Mariners should learn that 

Marco is good for only six innings.

Matt Brash came in and gave up three

more runs and there was the game.

Brash is either great or terrible. Nothing

in between. 

Julio who had been struggling at the

plate had two hits including the home

run. Kelenic had a hit starting against

a lefty. The hit scored the third run in the 

9th. Right now AJ Pollock is starting

at dh against lefties as long as Kelenic 

is hitting well. Again though at dh

he had no hits. Be interesting to see

who will get more at bats at dh if any

of them does get hits. 

Tom Murphy caught and finally got a hit.

The Mariners could have Connor Hummel

catch but he isn't hitting either. Jose Caballero made his first start at second

base and had his first major league hit.

On Tuesday he started at shortstop and

nearly had a hit. It would be nice if he

could be a surprise for the Mariners.

He is on the roster since Sam Haggerty

came down with a concussion. 

Dylan Moore started a rehab assignment

at Everett while Taylor Trammel is on one

in Tacoma. Since there hasn't been any

hitting at second base it would be nice

for his return. Like I said hopefully

Cabarello will be able to hit. The Mariners

need help at dh. Trammel could be

another good addition when he is ready.

Though having a third catcher is nice

the Mariners are not getting any production

besides Cal Raleigh at the position. Right

now only defense when Cal needs a day off.

The Mariners have Thursday off then

play the St. Louis Cardinals. The

Cardinals are not playing well so

hopefully means the Mariners will

sweep them or at least win two games.

Next Thursday the NFL draft begins.

The Seahawks have two first round

picks so we will let you know how

they do whether picking at 5 or moving

up or down. Right now they have two

second round picks as well so they will

be done on Friday. Again they could make

a move there too. Go Hawks.