get off to a good start in the second half
after the all-star break.
We figured the Mariners were playing
the Detroit Tigers so why not. The M's
were starting their two all-star pitchers.
Like often this season the Mariners thought
they would do what they have.
Friday night they should have won though
Castillo gave up two runs in the first inning.
They had opportunities to score more runs
though they did have four in the game. Kirby
should have pitched better giving up six
runs in five innings. He has given up more
home runs than walks on the season which
is unheard of. I am sure it hasn't happened
often. Kirby gave up a solo home run in the
second inning and another run in the third.
Most of the time that should have been enough
to win. Maybe the stress of trying to pitch perfect
since the offense was silent Kirby gave up four
runs including a three-run homer that sank the
team.
The bullpen silenced the Tigers not giving up
any runs but the Mariners bats couldn't find a way
to get out of it. I am not sure how many times it
has happened but they haven't scored a lot late
in games. The Mariners had only three hits on
the night against the Tigers. The starter Michael
Lorenzen went six and two-thirds innings. Most
of that time he was pitching a no-hitter. It wasn't
late on his time on the mound he gave two hits.
He struckout seven M's however he had five
walks. So the Mariners did have runners on base
if some had broken open but it was meant to be.
JP Crawford, Jarred Kelenic and Kolten Wong
were the ones that got the three hits. They were
spread out in the lineup.
News came out radio announcer Rick Rizz was in
an ATV vehicle accident during the break. He is
going to be ok however he will miss this ten game
homestand. Should be ready to go when the Mariners
go on the road. Mike Blowers TV analyst has missed
most of the season. Thought was he would be back
after the all-star break. Though no news maybe he will
return on the next road series. We will have to see.
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