is a big concern. Once in a while they will show
us some offense when they play small ball. I am
not sure why they can't play that way more consistently.
Friday night the Mariners lost to Tampa Bay the
best team in the American League and they showed
why when Bryce Miller had to leave the game with
a lister on his throwing hand. After the game Bryce
said he has had for a little while but this was the
worst time. Now the question does he miss a start
or go on the injured list. Sounds like the blister is
how he throws the ball. I am sure he will have
treatment in the mean time.
Bryce was pitching so well until the blister gave him
trouble. In fact he was pitching a no-hitter then
his velocity went down where he lost some control
walking a batter then giving up a home run. Before
that the Mariners were leading 4-0. The Rays went
on to win 15-4. My opinion Bryce should have been
pulled after the walk. If I have criticism of Scott
Servais he leaves pitchers in when they should be
pulled. The Rays caught on fire. This could have been
a whole different game and the Mariners may have
won if Miller hadn't come down with injury or he
would have come out of the game. The pitcher
coming in can throw as many pitches as he wants
before facing a batter.
The Mariners brought in Matt Brash who went an
inning and a third. He gave up three hits and a
run. He wasn't the worst pitcher of the evening
however the Mariners need to send him to triple-A
to get his act back to together. I don't care he has
the best slider around.
Now see how things go Saturday. Will it be the
same or not? Come on and make a trade to bring
in a hitter. At the all-star break I will do a breakdown
of the offense. In general the pitching has been good
with an occasional lapse. They are not the reason
have a losing record. Go M's.
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