Mariners back on track

The American League West has been about
the same for all the clubs in the last ten games.
No one is hot or cold except the Rangers only

because the Mariners have been them in the

last two games.

The Oakland A's are even at 5-5 while the

Astros, Angels and Mariners are 4-6. The

Rangers are 3-7.

For the Mariners having Ty France back in

the lineup is making a big difference. Helps

out the bottom of the batting order.  On Friday

the Mariners beat the Rangers for second

straight game  3-2. Not a big explosion however

did win the game. France got another hit and

drove in a run.

The Mariners are right in the middle of the

division two and a half games ahead of the

Angels with the Rangers a game behind them.

France back in is helping out the bottom of

the order. It would be nice to get more production

there but it is what it is.

Tom Murphy had another hit though didn't

produce a run at least he is starting to hit

this season. Kyle Lewis is going now having

his second home run in two games to allow

the Mariners to win. Kelenic is still not hitting

in the leadoff spot though he walked to score

a run. I am sure there are those who think he

should be moved down in the order. Do the

Mariners put Haniger back at leadoff. Not

a bad idea however where should Kelenic

bat instead is the question of the day.

Sheffield had a good day going five innings.

It would be nice if he could go six to help

out the bullpen. He gave up the two runs

on six hits, walked two and struck out one.

The bullpen went with four guys giving up

only two hits coming in the 8th and the 9th.

Erik Swanson gave up a hit in the 9th inning

however he was able to get his first save on

the season. 

Justin Dunn goes Saturday night. He continues

to pitch well as he has done recently the Mariners

have a good shot making it three in a row over

the Rangers. Now we just need the offense to

become more consistent. Go M's.