The Seattle Mariners were able to get a 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros Sunday afternoon including another home run by Mitch Haniger extending the streak to 18 games. Haniger scored both the Mariner runs with Domingo Santana driving him in the third inning.
Marco Gonzales pitched well going into the sixth inning when he started tiring. He gave up two runs when Michael Brantley hit a single driving in Tony Kemp and Jose Altuve. The Astros were able to load the bases, however, Brandon Brennan coming in was able to get a double play that ended the inning with a tie at 2-2. Unfortunately, he gave up a solo home run in the seventh inning to DH Aledmys Diaz.
The Astros were able to keep the Mariners from tying or winning the game. There were some questionable strikes called by home umpire Tichnor especially one on Santana that was on strike three. Astros catcher did a good job of picturing the pitch. The ball was high but he brought it down enough Tichnor wasn't able to see. Pitches to Vogelbach were bad as well. He to struck out to end the game.
Robert Asuna Astros closer was able to shut down the Mariners in all three games by getting a save in each one. He now has seven saves on the season.
The Mariners now have a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians before going on the road to Anaheim to play the Angels. Hopefully, the Mariners will be able to rebound in the series against Cleveland. The Mariners were in each game but didn't have the luck to win any of the games.
Other news the Seattle Mariners traded catcher David Freitas to the Milwaukee for minor league pitcher Sal Biasi who is pitching in single-A ball. The Mariners had three catchers on the Tacoma Rainiers roster so they felt it was important to trade one of them. Biasi is 23 years old, he was originally drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round in 2017 draft out of Penn State. I am sure Jerry Dipoto sees a lot of potential in Biasi.
The Mariners called up Erik Swanson once again this time because Wade LeBlanc went on the disabled list after hurting his oblique on his shoulder Friday night. Hard to know when LeBlanc will return, however, the Mariners hope it will be in ten days.
Right now don't know whether Swanson will pitch start in LeBlanc's spot on Wednesday or not. A lot will depend on how the series goes beforehand against Cleveland. I am sure the Mariners hope Swanson will start but I am sure they will do what is best. Go M's.
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