Both WSU and Gonzaga Win

Both the WSU Cougars and Gonzaga

Bulldogs won their final game of the

regular season Saturday  night.

The Cougars beat Pepperdine on

their court 90 to 83. Pepperdine

had the lead for first eight minutes

of the game before the Cougars

took control.

Dane Erikstrup had a double double

with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Ethan Price had 15 points as well.

He made 3 out of 6 from beyond the three point line.

The Cougars shot and made more

than Pepperdine in the field though

the Cougars made thirteen less

free throws. Both teams were equal

in rebounds so Cougars made 

better opportunities.

Next up for the Cougars will be

the WCC conference tournament.

They are the number six seed

and have there first game this 

coming Saturday. The opponent

not known yet.

Tge gsme between Gonzaga

and San Francisco was supposed 

to be a tough matchup however

Gonzaga won in a land slide

95-75. They had a fifteen point

lead at halftime and extended

with ease.

A major difference the Zags made

11 of 24 in 3s while Pepperdine

made  3 of 18. Also did well inside

as forward Ben Gregg led with

23 points. Four of the starters

scored in double figures. Ryan

Nembhard had only 8 however

continued his record in assists

with 15. 

The Zags finished in second

and has that seed in the WCC

tournament behind St. Mary's.

The Zags first game will be

a week from Monday. Their

opponent isn't known yet 

either. 

We wish the Cougars and Zags

the best in the Tournament.

Mariners Lose Saturday Bigtime

The Seattle Mariners lost Saturday 

by twice as many points as the

White Sox who won 41 games last

year.

The White Sox scored 18 while the 

Mariners had 9. It really that close

since Mariners score 7 in the bottom

of the ninth.

The hightlight in the 9th was a blast

by outfielder Lazaro Montes. It brought

the Mariners fans still there a big 

applause. He showed what the M's

hope to see in the next couple years

as he is is only 20 and he doesn't 

turn 21 until around World Series

time.

We know hits are not to important

at this time however Dylan Moore

doesn't have a hit yet. Ryan Bliss

had a double and scored a run

in the ninth.  Have no idea who

manager Wilson thinks will be

the second baseman when the

season starts. I would prefer

Moore who come off the bench

and have an occasional start.

A lot could depend who he hits 

well off as well. 

Tyler Locklear hitting well though 

only has nine at bats though 4

hits. I would like to see him on

the team but we know there isn't

much room on the roster. There

is six starters set and second

plus first will be platooned to

some degree and Garver looks

to be the back up catcher. Take

two second and first baseman

along with Garver makes eleven.

That makes two other spots

left and one most likely go to

Mitch Haniger. It depends

whether Dylan Moore is considered

among the 11. The last spot

may go to Locklear or Rivas.

We could be surprised by another.

If Cole Young is one of the second

baseman than Ryan Bliss be the

equation  for the last spot.

Most of the runs were off

relievers who won't be on the

team. Andre Munoz made his

first appearance in a game 

and gave a run. Hancock gave

up two as the starter so that

leaves 15 runs by relievers who

won't be on the team at least

starting the season.

In basketball the Washington 

Huskies lost to Indiana 78-62.

The Huskies have lost four in

a row and face  USC and Oregon

this coming week. USC lost

big today to the Ducks who

have won five in a row.

The Huskies could beat USC

however to make the Big Ten

tournament they would have

to beat Oregon as well and have

some luck to get in.

Both Gonzaga and WSU play

tonight so give details later. 

Bryan Woo Mskex First Start

The Seattle Mariners had an 

evening game for the first

time in spring training. I was

able to see on major league 

baseball app. They have the

radio broadcast so able to

hear Rick Rizz. Also former

Mariners reliever Charlie

Furbish was on the broadcast

to. 

Bryan Woo made his first spring

start of spring training. He went

one and two-thirds of an inning.

Gave up no runs, hits or walks. 

No strike outs either. He threw

21 pitches.  The other Luis Castillo

as I call him gave up a run in the

third inning after Samad Taylor 

drove in a run. I think it was

funny that they him a blown save

in the third inning.   

The Mariners only had two starters

to play in Arozarena who led off

and Cal Raleigh at dh. Cole Young

who came in for Cal at dh hit a

double to drive in  the winning run

in the seventh inning. Final was

Mariners 2 Padres 1. Certainly

different than most of the other

games. 

Emerson Hancock will start 

Saturday afternoon against

the Chicago White Sox in

Peoria. Most likely see some

more of the starters in this

one.

Before I forget Donovan Solano

made his first start of spring

after being late because of

visa issue. Though he will be

seen at first base a lot especially

against lefties he played at

third base. May see him in a

game at second as well. 

Now that we have seen eight

games from the Mariners in

spring training we will see 

more of the regulars. The minor

leaguers will likely play fifth

inning and beyond this week.

They have 21 spring games

remaining. They have an off

day this coming Tuesday.

Those still fighting for a spot

may start see more what they

can do. The bullpen basically

has one spot opened. The

second base position is the

other. Hoping that Cole Young

is able to be the starter there.

Ryan Bliss and Leo Rivas still

in there. Of course Dylan Moore

if the others aren't able to start.

Until next time Go M's