Mariners Take Series In New York

The Mariners pitching didn't make

it easy but they did make a way

to beat the Mets Sunday afternoon

8-7. 

Robbie Ray again had  one bad inning 

where he gave up four of his five runs.

He gave up the runs in the fourth inning after the Mariners scored three

in the top of the inning. Ray gets over

the hurdle of one inning than the

Mariners will be in good shape.

The Mariners had a 8-5 lead heading 

into the 9th. It look like good shape

for a win, however, Drew Steckenrider struggled on the mound giving up 

four hits along with the two runs. 

The Mariners went to Diego Castillo

who struggled in his last two outings.

He entered the game with Mets on

second and third. Not a good sign 

for sure. The Mariners did put a

runner on first intentionally. Castillo

was able to strike out two to end

the game. He had a 3-2 count and 

the pitch was low and outside but

the hitter fished for it and went to

far to end the game. Let you know

Paul Sewald pitched the eighth

inning so not available to come

in for Steckenrider.

Julio Rodriguez had his best day as

a Mariner going 4 for 4 including

a double and a home run his second 

of the season in the sixth inning.

Julio drove in two runs. Also, in

the sixth Cal Raleigh hit his second

home run of the season to. Raleigh

had two RBIs on it. We should expect

more of Raleigh behind the plate

with Torrens on occasion at least

until Tom.Murphy returns which not

sure when.

Mike Ford had his first hit for the

Mariners driving in two runs. The 

Mariners had two hits from several

guys including Jesse Winkler who

had a good series in New York. 

Chris Flexen will start the first game 

on Monday against the Blue Jays. 

He will face former Mariner Yusei

Kikuchi who signed a two year deal

with Toronto. Robbie Ray's next outing

should be the second game of the

series against the Red Sox in Boston.

The Mariners play four in Boston after

three in Toronto.

The Mariners are in third place of AL

west with a record of 16-19. They are

seven games behind Houston who are

a half game ahead of LA Angels. The Blue Jays are third place in AL east

with a record of 18-17. They are seven

and a half behind the New York Yankees. Hopefully the Mariners can

take care of Toronto. The Red Sox

are in dead last place. They have

played more games on the road however at home they are 4-9. We

can hope good things in Boston 

to for the Mariners.

Let you know a secret I believe

Jarred Kelenic is still with the

ball club and will be activated

against Toronto. See if it will

happen.