Rangers in the opening game of the
series Friday night 6-3.
The game was a tight one for most
of the game. Yusei Kikuchi pitched
a fine game going six innings giving
up two hits including a home run in
the fifth inning. Kikuchi didn't walk
a batter while striking out seven.
The Mariners were leading 3-1 at
Kikuchi's departure. Kendall Graveman
making his first appearance on in
relief pitched an inning striking out
one Ranger. He looked good with his
fastball reaching the upper 90s. At that
rate he should do a good job out of the
bullpen.
Lefty Anthony Misiewicz came in
took care of the eight inning. Found
out on the Roots broadcast he and
Yohan Ramirez are the only relievers
on the Mariners who started the season
on the roster.
Going into the bottom of the eighth
inning the score still 3-1, however,
JP Crawford hit a three-run homer
to put the Mariners up 6-1.
It was a good thing Yoshihisa Hirano
gave up two runs in the top of the
9th inning to make it interesting. So
final score Mariners 6 Rangers 3.
Dylan Moore made his return to the
Mariner lineup coming off the injured
list getting two hits. A double to right
and a single up the first base line the
pitcher couldn't handle.
Moore was playing second base. Right now it
looks like he will be the regular second base
dislodging Shed Long from the spot. Long
is still expected to play some but could be
playing in different spots. Long is still
considered part of the rebuilding process,
however. Moore is the second baseman for
now. This could depend on how other
players are doing as well.
Both Ty France and Luis Torrens made
their Mariner debut with France at dh
while Torrens at catcher. France had
a hit in the game along with scoring a
run and driving in a run as well. Torrens
didn't get a hit. He will try to see if he
can get his first Mariner hit Saturday
nigh against the Rangers.
Justus Sheffield will take the mound
Saturday night. He and the Mariners
are hoping he will perform better than
he did in his last outing where he struggled
with his control. Stay tuned. Go M's.
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