to start a new series with a win especially
against a team in your division and are
on the top of the division as well.
The Mariners won 4-2 over the Oakland
A's Monday night. Jarred Kelenic walked
to lead off the game and scored on a
double by Mitch Haniger.
Kyle Lewis hit a two-run homer in the
third inning and Kelenic hit a home run
in fifth for all the scoring. It would have
been nice if the Mariners could have added
on but the important thing they won.
Ty France was back playing first base
and hit a double. He made it to third
base where he stranded. It was good
to see him. He was batting sixth.
Kikuchi did a good job on the mound
going six plus innings giving up four
hits including a home run in the third
inning. Kikuchi had to leave the game
with a sore back. We hope he will be
okay.
Rafael Montero came in took care of
the seventh inning however got into
a little trouble in the 8th giving up a
run. Erik Swanson having an excellent
job out of the bullpen since being called
up walked a batter then struck out
three. Middleton seems to be the closer
until Graveman gets back gave up no
hits and struck out two batters for his
third save on the season.
With France back in the lineup we hope
this leaves some stability for the Mariners.
France presence may help the Mariners
win some more games. All we need is
Kikuchi to be okay and see Marco Gonzales
return.
Logan Gilbert starts Tuesday night. Be
nice if he can do well on his pitch count
and extend his innings. The Mariners do
have Gilbert on a pitch count so the better
he does the longer he last. Also, works good
for the bullpen too. Go M's.
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