Twins Avoid Sweep

 Minnesota 7 Seattle 2

Takeaways

Justus Sheffield: Rough outing for Justus.
He was working on his curve ball before
this outing after struggling most of the
season. Last year Justus had one of the
best curve balls in baseball. He gave up
all the runs the Twins had on the night.
Included a three-run homer from former
Mariner Nelson Cruz in the fifth inning.

Mitch Haniger: good news back in the

lineup after missing two games after 

being hit on the knee on Sunday's game.

Haniger was dh and hitting third in the

lineup. He was followed by Kyle Seager.

I am not sure why Seager is still batting

in the 4th spot or 3rd on occasion when

he is still struggling at the plate. The

Mariners had only five hits on the night

including one by Haniger. 

Ty France and Shed Long Jr: They each

drove in the Mariners two runs. France

drove in Haniger while Shed Long Jr

drove in France. France had a double

the only extra base hit in the game for

the Mariners.

New series: The Mariners now take on

the Tampa Bay Rays at home in a three

game series on Thursday. Justin Dunn

is expected to start Thursday against

Rich Hill. We hope better outing from

Dunn who went only three innings in

his last outing after missing a start and

going on the injured list.

Other local sports news: As the Seattle

Seahawks continue mandatory mini-camp

word came that left tackle Duane Brown

wants to extend his contract. Most likely

will happen though Brown is 36 years old

but still playing at a high level and the

Seahawks have no one to take his spot

at this time on the roster.