Yankees Sweep Mariners

Wednesday afternoon, the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 in a three-game series as well as for the season.

All three games started out the same way where the Yankees scored first with a home run with a runner on base. The Yankees are the number one team in the major leagues for wins and home runs.

The Yankees in all had four home runs on Wednesday. Gary Sanchez had a two-run homer in the first inning. The game stayed that way until the fourth inning when Kyle Seager hit a two-home run for the Mariners to tie the game. It was the lone hit the Mariners got off of former Mariner James Paxton; he lasted only five innings because he had trouble getting the ball over the plate so ended up walking five batters. The unfortunate part the Mariners were unable to take advantage of the walks except in the case of Seager’s home run.

Justus Sheffield was only able to go four and one-third innings for the Mariners giving up six hits and five runs including two home runs. Though he only went that long Sheffield’s stuff actually looked good. We hope he can look better next time and be able to record a win. 

Matt Wisler who came in for Sheffield yield a home run well as Wade LeBlanc in the 9th inning. The Mariners had their final run in the 9th but it was too late.

Now the Mariners go to Texas to take on the Rangers in a four-game series. We hope the Mariners can do a better job on the road. It won’t be an easy task; after the series against the Rangers they play two games in Chicago against the Cubs then back to Texas to take on the Houston Astros in a four-game series. Last time the Mariners were in Houston the Astros swept them in three. 

On Sunday when September arrives the Mariners may bring up a few players from Tacoma to get some playing time. The Mariners double-A team in Arkansas start a playoff series against Tulsa on Wednesday night. Arkansas had their way in the regular season against Tulsa so they should win the series before moving on. We should see a few of their players when their season is over. The most notable will be starting right-hander Justin Dunn the Mariners number two prospect.

Thursday night the Seattle Seahawks take on the Oakland Raiders at CenturyLink Field. It will be the last pre-season game before the regular season begins next week. This game will be important for quite a few players since the Seahawks will be trimming their roster having to cut down to 53 players from 90. The last few cuts will be interesting since there are several players on the bubble to. News came out David Moore expected to be the Seahawks number three wide receiver won’t have to go on the injured list so may only miss a couple games. The question then who takes his spot as the third receiver in those two games. Tyler Lockett is the number one receiver followed by Jeron Brown at two.

Both the Washington Huskies and the WSU Cougars seasons start on Saturday. They will both be playing at home. Go Huskies and Cougs.