it was more of a pitching duel.
We can see the Mariners offense
again not performing where we like
it on a consistent basis, however
the pitching was outstanding again.
This game was all the bullpen. Erik
Swanson was the opener. A good
choice as a former starter who knowsp
how to start a game. Swanson pitched
the first two innings without a base runner get on board and struck out one.
Tommy Milone pitched three and a third innings giving up no runs on
three hits. A great guy to pitch in
that spot. Someone who has done
well when called upon by the Mariners
since being called up.
Matt Brash came in for Milone and was
able to get hitter to hit in a inning ending double play. Unfortunately he
got a bit of wildness in the seventh
inning so Diego Castillo came in
with the bases loaded and struck out
the batter then pitched the eighth
as well.
Paul Sewald pitched the ninth inning getting the save in both games. He
did give the one run on a homer to
the leadoff of the inning Juan Soto
Sewald by striking out Nelson Cruz.
He did give up a single but got the
other two to strike out as well.
The Mariners now have won ten
games with help by a strong bullpen.
Earlier on the bullpen was weak but
they have turn things around. This
was by addition and subtraction to
the bullpen. The Mariners are expected
to play mostly against teams under .500 after the all-star break. They do
face the Houston Astros after the break.
Jesse Winker had a home run in the
game like he did in the opener. It took
place in the sixth inning. Maybe we
will see the real Winker going forward
Adam Frazier was the only Mariner
with two hits. He drove in JP Crawford
for the second run. We hope Frazier
who has been a disappointment so
far has turned a corner.
The Mariners don't need the same
hitters to score or drive in runs each
time out but have ones in the meat
of the lineup do so on a regular basis.
Julio Rodriguez the lone all-star
representative so far for the
Mariners will be in the home run
contest as well. The Mariners
are now 47-42. They have won ten
games in a row. Regarding what
happens against the Rangers they
wiil be above five hundred at the
all-star break which is good news from several weeks ago.
The Mariners are eleven games
behind the Astros however they
play them seven games right after
the break. They play three at home
and end July playing four games
in Houston. It would be nice to see
the Mariners cut into that lead.
Go M's.
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