Mariners Swept By the Marlins

This was the terrible series. The Mariners should have won the series opener if it wasn't for a

running mistake.

Now on Thursday the Mariners scored a run

in the second inning when Naylor got a hit

then stole second and third.  Bryce Miller 

gave up a couple runs including a home run.

In the 4th inning the Marlins scored four runs.

Colt Emerson had a rough time in the field 

for the first time I recall.   Bryce went five

innings with four of six earned. There was a

play that was challenged by the Marlins and

overturned. After that was when Bryce lost

it. 

In the top of the 5th Randy Arozarena hit

a solo home run.  Michael Rucker came

in the 6th inning and gave up two runs

in the 7th. He has a 6.23 era in ten games.

He gave up the runs in four of those games.

Might give some hope.  Dominic Canzone 

had a home run in the game. Arozarena was

on base as he walked twice in the game

besides his home run.

Final Marlins 8 Mariners 4

Now the Mariners will go to Tampa Bay 

to play three games before the all-star break.

Julio Rodriguez is still experiencing headaches 

from his concussion so he won't be in 

Tampa Bay. We hope he is ready when the

Mariners are home when starting action

in a week from Friday against the Giants.

We hope the hitters will get their heads 

straight when the break is over.  The same

goes for the management team. Go M's 

This Saturday will be the beginning of the

majir league draft. We see who the Mariners 

pick. I would say best player available. The 

minor league system is good.