Another Close Win

The Seattle Mariners now have

won seven games in a row beating

Toronto Blue Jays 2-1. Now see

if they can sweep the Blue Jays.

Takeaways: the Mariners only had 

three hits on the night. Carlos Santana

hit a home run in the seventh with

JP Crawford on base after his hit.

Robbie Ray pitched another great

game giving up a home run in the

sixth inning. He gave up only three

hits in six innings.

Matt Brash who was called up pitched

the seventh striking out two. He 

recorded the win. Brash was followed

by Andre Munoz who struck out two

as well. Diego Castillo pitched the

9th inning. He gave up a couple hits

on good pitches then after an out where the runners advanced to second

and third he gave up an intentional

walk. Castillo made great pitched

to get the final two outs.

Brash was one of three pitchers 

who were called up. Matt Festa 

was one of the other recalled.

Erik Swanson wife had a baby so

he went on bereavement list.

Ken Giles for his right shoulder

went on the injured list. Wonder

if he will have any success for

the Mariners. After his start Friday

night George Kirby was sent to 

Tacoma. Likely he will be back

after the all-star break. The Mariners

likely won't need a fifth starter heading 

into the break. Kirby likely have

limited innings with the Rainier's.

Though he didn't see action Saturday

Luis Torrens was activated and catcher

Andrew Knapp was designated for

assignment. The Mariners have Monday off then face the Washington Nationals on the road for two games

followed by four games against the

Texas Rangers in Arlington.

After the break be home against the

Astros then the Rangers again. They

finish July in Houston.

The Mariners are second place three ahead of the Rangers. The Angels

still losing are six games behind the

Mariners. Go M's.