It is getting pretty routine. After beating the Milwaukee
Brewers two out of three games the Mariners decided to be swept by the Houston
Astros. At least the first two games they were in it until the tenth inning.
The Mariners offense didn’t do a good job of scoring runs in
this series. Of course, the Astros have a pretty pitching staff as well.
Hopefully, they will return home to have a good homestand before the all-star
break.
The final score in the game was Houston 6 Mariners 1. Marco
Gonzales pitched five innings giving up three runs. I was hoping he would
continue his winning streak intact for the month of June. Mike Wright pitched
the final three innings where he gave up three runs with two being earned.
The Mariners will face the St. Louis Cardinals for three
games and then finish up before the all-star break with three against the
Oakland A’s. Matt Carasiti will start Tuesday’s game as the opener. I expect
Wade LeBlanc will come in the second inning. So far Carasiti has done a good
job as the opener. He likely will start again on Thursday as the opener before
Tommy Milone.
Speaking of the all-star game Sunday it was announced that
Daniel Vogelbach made the team. I expect they wanted him for the home run
derby. Dee Gordon missed another game. If
I were the Mariners I would put him on the disabled list and then he would be
ready to go after the all-star break.
Does anyone know who they think will be traded before the
trading deadline? Mike Leake is the
likely one. The Mariners might be able to get some good prospects for Vogelbach
since is going to the all-star game. Maybe good timing although I am sure they
want to keep him but with the right package why not.
It would be nice if the Mariners could go 4-2 at home before
the break. Go M’s.
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