Friday, February 24, 2023

Mariners Win Spring Opener

The Seattle Mariners  won the opener 
Friday afternoon though it doesn't 
have a lot of meaning  though the
pitching  was good. It takes the offense 
time to pick up. Final  3-2 Mariners 

Mike Ford who was dh had two hits 
and drove in two runs in the 4th innni g.
It was a pop fly and the Padres had 
an error so their reliever Ryan Weathers 
gave up  three hits  but none of the runs
were  earned. Ford isn't  expected to 
make the ball club but does add depth
at first base. If he does make the team
he likely dh some and pinch hit though 
could give Ty France  rest at first base.

Robbie Ray  was the starter for the Mariners.
He went two innings giving up  two hits, a
walk and struck  out one without giving up
a run. Good way to begin the Cactus League.
Perlander Berroa  who the Mariners  picked 
up last year pitched two innings coming in
for Ray. Berroa has good stuff and he struck
out three. Gave up one hit,  one walk. Has
been a starter in the minor leagues.  Most 
likely begin the season  at double-A but you 
never know.

The Mariners had eight hits on the day. Five 
hits were starters besides Ford had hits
Jack Larsen who came in the game had 
one hit. Tom Murphy  was the only  starter 
 and not regular in the game.  

The Mariners take on the Angels tomorrow 
so likely  see another  lineup.  Marco Gonzales 
expected to start. This game will be on TV.

Veteran infielder Tommy  La Stella was supposed
to start at dh but he had an injury  keeping him
out for a week.

Marco Gonzales likely  will  go two innings 
on Saturday.  Likely  see another starter
after him. Go M's.  

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