Mariners Take It On The Chin

The opening game Friday night against

the Orioles in Baltimore got off to a 

good start however that is how it 

ended.

Dylan Moore being the leadoff hitter

had a double to lead off the first

inning then Mitch Garver drove him

home with one out. It look like a good 

sign however the Orioles were able to

get to Bryce Miller for five runs in the

bottom of the first. It looked like Bryce

wasn't going to last long.

Fortunately he didn't give up anymore

runs as he went five and a third inning.

Dylan Moore had a home run in the 4th

however that was the offense on the

night. Baltimore led 5-2 after four innings

so the Mariners did have a chance at

that time. Who knows why the Mariners

can't do more when getting down in

a game like this to have a chance to win.

Not sure enough firepower or lack of

confidence.

The backend of the bullpen I don't

have a lot of confidence in either.

Cody Bolton came in and finished

of the sixth inning giving up a run.

Kirby Snead came in the seventh

inning. This was his fourth outing

since coming up from Tacoma

when Tayler Saucedo went on the

injured list. The previous outings

Snead looked good however this 

game he gave up three runs on

three hits without an out. I hope

we see more of him like he did

in his first three outings. I am sure

we will see how it goes on this road 

trip. 

Eduardo Bszardo pitched the remain

of the seventh inning well as the eighth.

This time in two innings had no hits 

given up no runs.  

The positive part of this game was

Dylan Moore getting off to a good start

at the plate. We are expecting JP

Crawford back during this road trip.

Having Dylan coming off the bench

well as playing some lloutfield against

lefties is a good sign.  Cal Raleigh

had a couple hits which is a good

sign to. Late in the game lll with.it

basically over Zavala came in.to

give Cal the rest of the night off.

This being a ten game road trip

we should see Zavala at least three

times behind the plate. 

Final Orioles 9 Mariners 2

Luis Castillo expected to start

Saturday afternoon followed by

George Kirby on Sunday. We

hope a rebound on Saturday.