Paxton Has Poor Outing Monday Mariners Off

 

Every starting pitcher will have a bad outing in spring training and on Sunday James Paxton had his going one and two-thirds inning giving up seven runs on seven hits including two home runs.

The Mariners making up of mainly minor leaguers did come back to score five runs in the fourth inning and then in the sixth inning Mike Ford pinch hitting for Guillermo Heredia as designated hitter hit a three run homer in the sixth inning. The home run put the Mariners up 9-7 and then they scored another run in the seventh inning to win the game 10-7. The relief pitchers mainly minor leaguers gave up no runs in the game. Edwin Diaz did pitch an inning and Andrew Moore who gave six runs in his last outing went three innings just giving up two hits, walking one and striking out three.

Guillermo Heredia who made his first start hit a home run in the fourth inning. Right now because of his off-season surgery to his shoulder he will not play the outfield instead will be designated hitter for a couple weeks. He will be ready to play the field when the season starts.

Monday the Mariners have an off day. Some of the players may take batting practice while others go golfing or spend time with their family. On Tuesday Mike Leake will take his usual spot in the rotation. In his first two outing he has done an outstanding job. This time he may go four innings against the Colorado Rockies at 5:40 pm. The game will be on Roots Sports well as on the radio. Wednesday and Thursday games will be on television and radio as well. This year the Mariners will have twelve games at night during spring training. The Mariners wanted to play as many night games during the week in spring training to be ready for the season. In past seasons they played most of their games during the day however they felt the players will be more ready to go playing at night since most week day games are at night during the season. The weekend games will be during the day since that is when most are played during the season as well.

The minor leaguers are reporting on Monday. This week some of the minor leaguers who have been in camp with the Mariners will likely be sent down. So enjoy your time off today and get ready for three night games for the Mariners in a row. The regular players will probably start the games but we will see minor league players as well. Mitch Haniger is expected to play as well when he makes his debut in spring training could be on Tuesday however I am sure he will be taken along slowly. Not sure when Ryon Healy will get into games though he is taking fielding at first base right now. The Mariners still hoping he will be ready to go when the season begins. Go M’s.