the team lately to bring success. Now
we have to see more often and consistent.
Luis Castillo early on didn't look like
team's ace and more like he has in
recent times. The Nationals had a lead
off home run in the first inning and JP Crawford followed the same way in the
bootom of the inning. I understand this
may have been the first time in Mariners
history at home anyway this happened.
The Nationals followed by getting a run
in the second and third innings to make
it 3-1. Eugenio Suarez hit a two-run homer
to tie the game in the fourth. The fifth inning the Mariners scored three more
runs in the fashion they have had more
success. Kolten Wong hit a double to
right center that was inches from being
a homer.
Mike Ford had two hits which were unusual
for him both singled. He drove in one of
two runs in the 8th. The Nationals scored
a run in the 9th however the game ended
with Paul Sewald striking out the batter
on third. Sewald came in with the Nationals having the bases loaded. The umpire called
the third strike which was very questionable and the batter could have
gone to first and another run score. I believe major league baseball should do
something. A game should never end
on a questionable call even a strike. The
rules may change next year but how about
now. Obviously the call favored the Mariners however in the future may not.
The call should have gone to New York
for review. Another thing I don't like
which wasn't in this case however umpires
often call a ball or strike where it is in the
catcher's mit instead of where it goes over
the plate. Rules won't change however major league baseball needs to look at
it and let the umpires know how to make
the calls. Go M's.
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