Mariners Shut Out

The opening game of the series against
the Cleveland Indians was not a good
one Friday night as the Mariners were
shut out 7-0.

Justin Dunn started the game after coming

off the injured list. He looked rusty as he

was. Dunn gave up three runs in the first

followed by another in the second and

finally his last inning the third with a final

run.  

The only good thing was the shutout by

Cleveland or Dunn should have been lifted

in or after the first inning. The trouble though

the Mariners didn't have a long reliever to

come into the game. One of the trouble 

having a six-man rotation.

Dunn hit Cleveland's catcher in the head in

the third inning. Fortunately Austin Hedges

was alright and was able to finish the inning

on the bases. He was lifted the rest of the

game for precaution. Another reason in my

mind Dunn should have been out sooner.

On the day the Mariners had only two hits

as well. JP Crawford led the game off with

a single. Mitch Haniger had the second hit

much later in the game. Aaron Civale  the

Indians starter went seven innings had one 

walk while striking out eleven. 

Yusei Kikuchi will start Saturday's game

for the Mariners. He left his last outing

early when he was hit in the leg. Kikuchi

was pitching outstanding ball at the time

so hopefully he will be able to pitch well

in this one because the Mariners really

need him to do so. 

The Mariners not only activated Dunn

off the injured list they did so with reliever

Kendall Graveman.  Also, they designated

Yacksel Rios who they picked up last week

for assignment. Keynan Middleton free 

agent reliever they signed during the 

off-season was optioned to Tacoma. We

hope he gets things straighten out since

the Mariners can use him. Wonder at 

some point whether Rafael Montero 

has to be optioned at some point to.

All depends whether he has options 

available.