losing streak. Can't remember exactly the
number though I do know they lost both
to the Dodgers and the opening game at
home to Cleveland.
Evan White and Ty France will be out
for a little while going on the injured list.
Jose Marmolejos defense was such I am
not sure how much he should be at first
base. The Mariners brought up Walton
and Mayfield. Though they are mid-
infielders I would give them a shot there.
If not them Dylan Moore has played some
first base.
Dylan Moore is starting to heat up having
two hits Friday night including a double.
He made a jumping catch as well so first
base should be good. Walton and Mayfield
both have played second. Walton has been
hitting well for Tacoma while Mayfield came
off the injured list when called up so I would
give Walton the first shot.
Speaking of shots Jarred Kelenic hit a massive
home run in the third inning with a runner on
base. This was his first major league home run
as well as hit. Kelenic had two other hits both
doubles. He went three for four in the game.
Though he went hitless on Thursday his batting
average is .375. We hope to see more hits from
him since the lineup really needs him right now.
Before I forget the Mariners won 7-3. Chris Flexen
went five and two-thirds innings. Flexen looked
better in this game giving up five hits and one run
which happened in the fifth inning. Had one walk
and no strike outs. Kendall Graveman came in to
get the final out of the sixth inning well as pitching
the seventh. He was followed by Erik Swanson
doing a fine job giving up one hit and striking out
one in the eighth inning. In limited opportunities
Swanson has a 1.04 era.
Cleveland scored two of their three runs in the top
of the 9th off of reliever JT Chargois. Rafael Montero
had to come in to save the game with two runners
on base. He got the hitter on four pitches. The
Mariners didn't really want to use Montero though.
Chargois threw almost all sliders which the Indians
figured out. I hope he has other pitches to throw or
go back to Tacoma.
The catching position neither Tom Murphy or Luis
Torrens are hitting that well. In fact Torrens is hitting
better than Murphy who has a .190 average. They
have both played even amount. According to manage
Scott Servais Murphy hits better against lefties so
we will see him there more often, however, still will
be determined by the matchups. Future catcher Cal
Raleigh is still getting his feet wet in Tacoma however
we will see him at some point this season especially
if Murphy and Torrens keeping hitting the way they
are. Who would go anyone's guess it looks like.
Justus Sheffield is scheduled to pitch on Saturday
night. Hopefully pitch better than his last outing.
Sheffield like Dunn are still on the learning curve
though Sheffield isn't walking batters like Dunn is.
Shane Bieber last year's Cy Young winner goes for
Cleveland on Sunday. Right now the Mariners don't
have the starter announced yet. I would go with one
of the relievers to start. Erik Swanson has done well
as the opener so he could do it again though he pitched
one inning Friday night.
Those who maybe wondering Julio Rodriguez hit another
home run Friday night for Everett in their win. Also,
George Kirby first round pick the year after Logan Gilbert
went five innings without giving up a hit or run by walking
one batter. It was his second outing on the young season.
Both Rodriguez and Kirby will likely move up in the farm
system this season. Wouldn't be surprised they are in double
A in the middle of June if not before then. Go M's.
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