Cano Bails out Bullpen

 So far the difference between this season and last year’s the Mariners probably would have lost Thursday’s game. It is hard to know what the Mariners will be this year compared to last year and the many years before because it is still too early however the bullpen had their worst outing so far in the season. They started out with a 5-0 lead and the Cleveland Indians came back to tie in the eighth with a two-run homer.

Robinson Cano though his batting average at this time is not great he is showing some power. He hit a three run homer with two outs and runners on first and third. I am pretty sure he would not have done this last year however we are in a new season so we can forget about 2015. Also this was a second win in extra innings the Mariners have so far this year. Another thing this year’s team is doing that last year’s would not have done.

What I have heard and liked is that the team is relax and the players are having a great time. We can hope this happens when they return home next Monday. I hope  that they have a team meeting before Monday’s game to discuss about staying relaxed at home as well. It would be nice if the Mariners can turn it around at home. Having a winning home record would be nice. Nothing outstanding just go a few games above five hundred. They should be reminded what kind of ball they should play in Safeco Field. Other words contact and little ball. Let the home runs come when they do and not try to hit them out. Most important thing is to get runners on base whether by walk or hits.

The series tonight in Los Angeles against the Angels has a good beginning with Felix on the mound. We hope that he can stop the walks that have been happening in his first three starts. Positive side is the Angels record is not any different than the Mariners so they haven’t started on a hot streak so a good time to get them. We know that they will go on a streak in the near future. How long it lasts anyone’s guess. Also we can hope the Mariners can go on a streak for themselves.

The Mariners will be facing Nick Tropeano of the Angels. He has started two games for them after being called up from triple A. His earn run average right now is 0.89 so no one figured him out so far. We can hope the scouting reports will help the Mariners against him though we do know the history of the Mariners they don’t do well usually against a starting pitcher for the first time. Of course, it is time for them to change the history. The Mariners will be facing a division foe so a good time for a sweep though taking 2 out of 3 would be fine too. Go M’s.