previous start had little trouble getting the ball
over the plate Saturday against the struggling
Texas Rangers.
Sheffield was able to go seven innings giving up
two run on eight hits. He had one walk while
striking out six batters. His two-seam fastball
was working well the Rangers hitters grounded
out eight times. He gave up a solo home run
in the seventh inning. The game was tied at 2-2
when he left the game so unfortunately he didn't
record the victory.
Joey Gerber who relieved Sheffield recorded the
victory. Ty France made his second start coming
over from San Diego played second base. He had
two hits plus scoring and driving in a run. Catcher
Luis Torrens in his second start had his first hit
as a Mariner on the night.
Phillip Ervin making his first start in right field
drove in one of the three runs in the eighth inning.
Jake Fraley was sent down to make room for Ervin.
The Mariners had acquired Ervin on waivers from
the Cincinnati Reds. Expect him to start in the outfield
against lefties for the most part.
Justin Dunn who had an outstanding start in his last
outing surrendering one hit and no runs will be on the
mound Sunday afternoon. Since it is an afternoon game
expect Joe Odom to be behind the plate.
Marco Gonzales is expected to start Monday's final
game against the Rangers. His last outing he went
all the way. Regardless how the Mariners do the rest
of this series they have at least tied the series winning
the first two games. The Mariners are now 17-22
in third place two games ahead of the LA Angels.
The Mariners don't play the Angels the rest of the
regular season.
I know many Mariner fans would like the team to
tank it to get a better draft pick in next year's draft,
however, this does show they are making progress
in their rebuilding process and that is the point isn't
it.
The Mariners are strong in pitching in their farm
system along with outfielder prospects so drafting
an infielder in the first round would be nice but
we will take whoever the top player is going in.
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