early on in the game allowing Marco
Gonzales to pitch to his strength moving
the ball around.
A really good way to get the new road trip
started for sure. Julio Rodriguez who was
moved down to sixth in the order on the
last ho e game in the lossto the Texas Rangers
was moved to the third spot. Julio who now
is looking better had three hits on the day and
driving in four runs including a home run.
We could see Julio at the third spot for a while
as long as JP Crawford does the job in the lead
off spot. The importance is Crawford to get on
base early in the game with a hit or walk.
The Mariners scored one in the first inning and
then five more in the second on starter Matt Boyd
long time Tiger, Seattle native who played for the
Mariners last year. Boyd only lasted an inning
and a third. Not only giving up five runs Boyd
walked four Mariners. AJ Pollock who didn't get
a hit on the day did walk including taking nine
pitches. The Tigers had to use five relievers in
the game which should give the Mariners an
advantage in the series. All Mariners hitters
had at least one hit except Pollock. Kelenic
who had been in the third spot recently was
moved to cleanup.
Final Mariners 9 Tigers 2
Marco went six innings giving up the two runs
in the fifth inning on a homer. Marco now is 3-0
though his era is over 4. I would take it as long
as he is able to go at least five and the Mariners
win more times than not when he is on the mound.
Julio might be over his struggles at the plate. We have
to see on this road trip. Usually how Julio goes so
does the offense. Cal Raleigh who hasn't been too
well either had the night off. Tom Murphy has been
hitting better lately. We should see him behind the
plate against many lefties depending how many they
face in a series. The Mariners have a day game Saturday
so should see Raleigh behind the plate. The same should
go for Sunday as well.
Bryce Miller will start Saturday's game. Miller pitches
anything like he has so far the Mariners should win
as long as they score a few runs. Right now the bullpen
should be in good shape too. The Mariners now 19-19.
Be nice to see them get over the .500 mark. Facing a
righty we should see Taylor Trammell in the game either
at dh or in the outfield. Go M's.
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