Good Friday For Mariners and Seahawks

Both the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks won their games on Friday Night. The Mariners started the game fast and won 7-1 while the Seahawks game was not as close as the score indicated winning 20-13.

Erasmo Ramirez had his second good outing for the Mariners. He again gave up only one run which didn’t happen until the last inning that he pitched. He went a total of six innings he gave up a double to center fielder Kevin Kiermaier who was driven in by first baseman Duda. As of late the Rays have been in trouble scoring runs. This game was another good sign for the Mariners being on the road. The Mariners started the first road trip in August going 6-3 before coming home and going 2-5. The Mariners now are 62-61 with thirty-nine games remaining.  All the other teams except the Minnesota Twins that are in the wild card race lost.

Nelson Cruz continues his hot hitting in August having three hits including two doubles and his 30^th home run. The home run was recorded as the longest ever in Tampa Bay. He has now ninety-eight RBI’s as well. It was nice seeing Kyle Seager back in the lineup after missing two games because of sickness. He drove in his 500^th RBI as well.

Ariel Miranda who has struggled as of late will go for the Mariners. The important thing is that he stays away from giving up home runs. It is a problem in that stadium though. It would be nice if he can go six innings for the game. Only two relievers went for the Mariners in James Pazos who went two and one third innings. He had a good outing giving up one hit, one walk and struck out five. Emilio Pagan finished off the ninth inning giving up one hit and struck out two batters. He has been doing an outstanding job in the bullpen for the Mariners. He will be one of the key guys pitching in relief for the Mariners. Everyone else in the bullpen should be ready to pitch and next week Dave Phelps might be back to pitch in the bullpen.

Kasen Williams again had an outstanding game for the Seahawks. He was in the three set receiver chore in place of Paul Richardson. Also in that chore were Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse. Williams made an outstanding one-handed catch that led to a touchdown which he made as well. Right after that he made an outstanding play on the kickoff. So it looks like he should make the team as an extra receiver. The Seahawks have tough decisions to make at receiver in the same way as running back.

Speaking of running back Eddie Lacy started for Thomas Rawls who didn’t play at all because of an ankle injury however Alex Collins had the most carries ten for a total of fifty-eight yards. Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for two touchdowns when he was in the game. Both backup quarterbacks played as well but neither scored or threw a touchdown. Besides the two touchdowns by Wilson the Seahawks had two field goals in the game. They also missed a field goal as well.

The Seahawks had thirteen different players who caught a pass. Doug Baldwin and Alex Collins led the team with four touchdowns. Besides Williams the other touchdown catch was made by Mike Davis who is trying to make the squad to. His pass was for twenty-two yards. It will be interesting to see who makes the team and who doesn’t. Next two pre-season games will make the difference.