The Seattle Mariners are having one of their best road trips
on the season. They took two out of three from the Detroit Tigers which wasn’t
a big surprise, then took two from Toronto Blue Jays after losing the first
game and now have beaten the Rays in Tampa 9-3.
Marco Gonzales got off to a rough start like he does on many
occasions; luckily he gave up only one in the first inning. The Mariners though
had a 3-0 lead scoring three times in the top of the first inning in thanks to
catcher Tom Murphy’s three-run homer. Gonzales went five innings. He had a hard
time in the fifth inning as well giving up a two-run homer to right fielder Austin
Meadows; plus left two hitters on base before getting out of it.
Erik Swanson came in pitched two solid innings giving up a
walk while striking out one. Lefty Taylor Guilbeau made his second appearance
of the season for the Mariners going one inning, giving up a hit and striking
out one without allowing a run. Corey Gearrin finished off the game pitching
the ninth inning without giving up a hit.
Tom Murphy was the hitter of the game going three-for-three
with two home runs. Also, he walked once as well so was on base four
times. Austin Nola continued his hot
hitting having two hits including a home run and driving in three runs. JP
Crawford had two hits as well. Kyle Seager had a hit extending his streak to 13
games.
News from Tacoma outfielder Jake Fraley didn’t participate in
the Rainiers game Monday leaving the park. Update Fraley has been promoted to Seattle taking the place of Domingo Santana who goes to the injured list. Santana wasn't hitting well just playing dh so good idea to wait for him to be able to play in the field. I would like to see him play some first base well as right field when he is healthy.
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