Mariners Take Series

The Mariners did what we hope for

by beating the Twins 8-7.

The Mariners got off well scoring a

run in each of the  first four innings,

three in the fifth and another in the

sixth. They had to hold on tight

to win which they did. 

Julio Rodriguez and Dylan Moore

were the two big offensive players

in the game. Each had three hits.

Julio who had been struggling had

another good one hitting a home run

in the 3rd inning. Julio has been working 

hard in the cage and now has paid off.

He actually scored three times in the

ball game. Dylan Moore who has done 

well against the Twins in this series

had two home runs a solo in the 2nd

and a three-run homer in the 5th. Tom Murphy had a double and Cade Marlowe

had a walk ahead of him.

Though they only had one hit each Eugenio

Suarez, Teoscar Hernandez and Kolten Wong drove in a run each.

Bryce Miller went into the sixth inning recording  the win though he gave up 

six runs on four home runs. The bullpen

did a fine job though Matt Brash gave

up a run right Miller. This time Andre

Munoz was able to get the save.

The Mariners now have a day off

before facing the Diamondbacks 

in Arizona. Logan Gilbert will pitch

Friday followed by Bryan Woo on Saturday. 

Good for Woo to have an extra day off.

Luis Castillo is scheduled to pitch on

Sunday. Hopefully he will be sharp.

With improved offense and pitching we hope for at least two wins in Arizona.

The question will the Mariners make 

a serious trade. They did pick up a

reliever who will begin in Tacoma come

from Toronto in Trent Thorton for Tacoma

shortstop Mason McCoy. This will give

the Mariners more depth if they have

to recall a reliever for two much use. 

Thursday with an off day we will look

at the Seahawks as they start training

camp.