Mariners Win In Comeback

The Seattle Mariners finally had 

Julio Rodriguez back along with

Jesse Winker who missed a game

for his ankle. Julio didn't miss a

a beat hitting a home run in his first 

plate appearance to lead. We shouldn't

expect anything less.

George Kirby made his first start

since back on July 8. Kirby didn't

miss a beat either going five innings

give up no runs on two hits and a walk.

He could have gone further since he

only threw 51. 

Kyle Lewis was in the lineup in.right field making all natural outfielders

since before the break. Lewis had a 

hit driving in a run in the first inning.

The Mariners didn't score another run

until the seventh when Cal Raleigh hit

a home run. The Rangers scored their 

first run at the top of the seventh.

On a strange play the Rangers scored

two runs to tie off Paul Sewald. They added another run to take the lead in

the ninth inning.

Fortunately the Mariners were able

to comeback to rally for the win. JP Crawford had a single then Cal Raleigh

hit a deep ball between right and center to score Crawford to tie. Adam

Frazier bunted Raleigh to third. The

Rangers intentionally walked Julio

and Ty France to load the bases. Veteran Carlos Santana hit a ball to

somewhat shallow center and Cal Raleigh scored from third to win.

The umpires check to be sure that

Cal didn't leave third early. Could 

we have heard a large noise from

the crowd if it was overturned and

had to go to the tenth inning.

I am sure the Rangers feel the same way the Mariners do when it comes

to beat the Astros what does it take

us to win. The Mariners have Marco

Gonzales on the mound Wednesday

afternoon to see about a sweep. We

hope Marco can rebound after two bad outings.  The Mariners head to Houston for a four game series. Be

nice to split the series at least.

Earlier in the day the Mariners

announced the signing of first

round pick Cole Young. He took

in batting practice with the

team well as infield. The Mariners

have signed 19 out of their 20

draft picks this year. Have one left

to go. Cole will be heading to

Arizona next to begin his professional

career.