Mariners Sweep in 10th

 Mariners 6  Rays

Pitchers of the Day: Marco Gonzales 

went six and one-thirds innings giving

up five hits, walked three and striking 

out six. The bullpen did an outstanding

job not giving up a hit in three and 

two-thirds innings.  Gonzales was

behind 2-1 when he left the game in

the seventh inning, however, Ty France

the game with a home run. The Mariners

scored their first run in the third inning

making it 1-0 before Rays tied in sixth

inning before going ahead in the seventh.

Player of the game: Shed Long hit a 

grand slam in the bottom of the 10th

inning for a walk off win. Three of 

the four wins over the Rays were 

in walk off fashion. I am sure that

doesn't happen to often.  The Mariners

only had six games on the night. 

They are now 38-36 back in third

place of the American League West

after being in fourth for a short period

of time. 

This team: Outside of this being a

young team and in the process of

rebuilding right now it reminds me

of the 1995 team. We hope this 

continues the rest of the way. The

players are doing whatever it takes

to win and that is a good thing.

The Mariners have Monday off

before taking on the Colorado

Rockies for two in Seattle before

heading back on the road to Chicago

on Friday to take on the White Sox

then to Buffalo New York to face

the Toronto Blue Jays.

There were no transaction on Sunday

however it wouldn't surprise me

if the Mariners make one or two 

 before facing the Rockies. The 

nice thing the bullpen was not

over used in the Ray series and

with a day off on Monday I am 

sure all the top relievers will be

available on Tuesday. Go M's.