The Seattle Mariners start this road trip playing in New York
against the Yankees. The Yankees like the Red Sox will be a tough team to play
since they will be battling between the two of them to win the American League
East for the rest of the season. None of the other teams in the division have a
chance to make the playoffs.
Just like in Seattle over the weekend playing the Red Sox it
will feel like they are already in the playoffs. The Mariners will likely play
either the Yankees or Red Sox.
Marco Gonzales will pitch the first game in New York. How he
does will determine things go for the series most likely. He will have to pitch
his cutter successfully and keep all his pitches down since Yankee Stadium is
known for being a hitter’s park. Also important the middle of the batting order
can hit some balls themselves out. It is important to that Dee Gordon and Jean
Segura get on base along with Denard Span, Ben Gamel, and Guillermo Heredia at
the bottom of the order. It would be nice if Ryon Healy and Mike Zunino could
hit some balls out as well.
As we know it will be important that Gonzales and the other
starters can go at least six innings. Gonzales lately has shown that he can get
into the seventh and eighth. Juan Nicasio has been activated off the disabled
list so it will help the Mariners out in the bullpen with him along with Alex
Colome and Edwin Diaz. The other relievers especially James Pazos will have to
do their parts so the big three will not be over used. The other relievers are
able to go two innings if necessary.
This will be important for the Mariners to do the same in
Boston as well. Going into Baltimore next Monday the Mariners win three of the
games regardless which way it will help to make a successful road trip. Go M’s.
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