It is hard to know what next to say but I am not complaining now they are 11-2. They continue hitting a home run or more in every game. It didn't take long as Jay Bruce hit a home run in the first inning. The only surprise in this game they only scored six runs. The Final was Seattle 6 Kansas City 3.
Actually scoring six runs wasn't the only surprise now thinking more about it. Marco Gonzales who now is 4-0, along with relievers Brandon Brennan and Anthony Swarzak didn't give up a home run. So far on the season, the Mariner pitchers haven't given up many home runs which in the past has been a big occurrence.
The Kansas City Royals tied the game in the bottom of the first after Jay Bruce's home run in the top of the first. By the way, Bruce's home run was the only one of the game for the Mariners however it did keep the streak alive having at least one home run in all thirteen games so far.
The Mariners took the lead in the third inning with one run than Kansas City scored again the bottom of the third. The Mariners scored two runs in the fourth and seventh innings each. The Royals scored their final run in the seventh inning.
Marco Gonzales now has four wins on the season without a loss. He continues to do a fine job for the Mariners. The box score showed Gonzales going six innings however the run in the seventh inning did go to him. Brennan came in for Gonzales in the seventh inning. He went two innings giving up a hit and a walk. Swarzak pitched the ninth inning getting his second save.
Although the Mariners are still working bullpen by committee Brennan and Swarzak look like a good combo to pitch the eighth and ninth inning. I expect we won't see Brennan in Wednesday night's game because he went two innings however we could see Swarzak in the closer role again. I believe all this work out for the long run but I am sure manager Scott Servais is looking at matchups. Neither Brennan or Swarzak have given up a run either. Of course, it is a small sample.
The news came out before the game Chasen Bradford who came for two innings in Monday night's game for Felix had to go on the 10-day injured list for inflammation in his shoulder. The Mariners recalled Erik Swanson from Tacoma. He was one of the players the Mariners acquired in the trade from the New York Yankees for James Paxton. I expect right now he will be used in long relief but who knows for sure.
Daniel Vogelbach started once again Tuesday at DH as Mitch Haniger had the day off. So Vogelbach, Encarnacion, and Bruce all were in the lineup. Though he didn't get a home run Vogelbach still continues hitting well having three hits in Tuesday's game. He had two doubles and a single. Heath Fillmyer a right-hander will be starting Wednesday night's game for the Royals so I expect Vogelbach will be in the game. It is possible they will rest left-fielder Domingo Santana in this game and put Jay Bruce in left. At least for now, Vogelbach looks like the everyday DH. Go M's.
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