didn't think the team would win
Thursday afternoon against the
Dodgers with Clayton Kershaw.
Yusei Kikuchi returned after
missing his last start because
of neck spasms. The first couple
of innings he looked like he might
compete with Kershaw however
it wasn't meant to be. He gave up
four runs in the third inning which
turned out to be enough for Kershaw
to win.
So the introduction to LJay Newsome.
He came into the Mariners game in
the sixth inning. He was recently called
up from the alternate training site in
Tacoma on August 15.
Thursday was his major league debut.
He made a good showing giving up a
run on three hits in three innings. His
only blemish was giving up a home run
to center fielder Cody Bellinger. As
analyst Mike Blowers said on the
broadcast if you are going to give up
a home run to Bellinger is a good thing.
What I liked about Newsome he is able
to throw strikes. We can't say that about
many of the Mariner relievers.
Newsome is a former starter in the Mariners
minor leagues. Last year he played at high
single-A, double-A Arkansas and made one
start at triple-A Tacoma. With a list of three
first rounders expected to be starters Newsome's
success will come out of the bullpen though
he could start if necessary.
I look forward to Newsome's next appearance
in a Mariner game. I hope next time it will be
with the Mariners ahead and they can actually
win.
The Mariners are at home against the Texas
Rangers for the weekend series before heading
off on the road again. The Rangers are 10-14
in third place while the Mariners are 8-19.
It would be nice if the Mariners could take
two out of the three games of the series.
After the Rangers the Mariners will finish off
August against the Padres in San Diego for three
games followed by the Angels in Anaheim for
four games. The Angels are only a half game
ahead of the Mariners right now so gives the
home team some hope. Just keep the ball away
from Mike Trout is all I have to say.
Enjoy your weekend and let's go M's.
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