Nationals behind the pitching of Bryce
Miller who has been pitching marvelous
since coming off the injured list
Final Mariners 10 Nationals 2
Bryce gave up two runs on four hits
with two home runs in eight innings.
He had a low pitch count as he ended
with throwing 91 pitches. This allowed
the Mariners not use six pitchers out of
the bullpen.
The Mariners just brought up Michael
Rucker from triple A Tacoma and he
pitched the 9th. He gave up no hits
and struck out one. He threw only nine
pitches so he can go again soon. The
Mariners could use three pitchers on
Saturday and three on Sunday without
using Rocker.
The .Mariners scored five runs in the
second inning to get it rolling. Dominic
Canzone hit a triple scoring Arozarena
and Raley. He came home on a Mastrobuino
sacrifice fly. Colt Emerson hit a two run
homer to finish the inning. It was his fifth
in less than a month.
The Mariners lost Arozarena their hottest
hitter to injury in the third inning so not
sure how long he will be out yet.
Luis Castillo will start Saturday in a
late a late afternoon game. Go M's.