Mariners Lose Kraken Win

The Seattle Mariners had a chance to take

two games from the Phillies before Thursday afternoon final game however wasn't meant to be.

Phillies scored two runs in first inning.

The Mariners scored five runs in the second inning. JP Crawford hit a grand 

slam home run and Julio followed with

a solo home run. Trouble the Mariners

didn't score another run.

Logan Gilbert started where he may 

have on Tuesday went Wednesday.

Logan didn't pitch well going only 

five innings. He gave up a single run

in the third and fifth innings for total 

of four. 

The Mariners still led 5-4 when the bullpen

took over.  The bullpen did a good job

until Justin Topa gave up two runs in the eighth inning for the Phillies take the

lead and win. It was the first time gave up

any runs this season. In.previous nine 

games he didn't  give up any runs. I would

take odds anytime. 

George Kirby starts Thursday. See whether

the Mariners take the series. 

The Kraken beat the  Avalanche 3-2.

Now lead the series 3-2 as well. Take

Kraken were leading in the third period

when Avalanche scored second goal 

to make it interesting. The Kraken defense

kept them from scoring anymore goals. 

Game six will be in Seattle Friday night.

See whether the series will end without

going back to Denver.

Thursday night the NFL draft will begin

with the first round. The Seahawks have

two picks but we know they could do 

anything unexpected. Stay tuned. 

Mariners Win Opening Game of Road Trip

The Seattle Mariners beat the opening

game of the nine game road trip

in Philadelphia 5-3 over the Phillies.

Marco Gonzales started Tuesday night

instead of Logan Gilbert. With a day off

the Mariners did have the luxury to start

Marco.  Logan had a few physical issues

so the Mariners decided to start Marco

though Logan could have pitched. With

the day off Monday plus not pitching

Tuesday gives Logan more rest.

Marco pitched well going five innings and 

giving up one run in the fifth. Fortunately

the Mariners scored two runs in the top

of the fifth including another home run by

Jarred Kelenic a solo. Jarred had three hits on the night. 

In the sixth inning the Mariners scored two more runs on a homer by Teoscar Hernandez. Hopefully he will keep going as the Mariners next series Is at Toronto. The Mariners finish next week traveling all the way to Oakland. The good thing the Mariners do.have next Monday off.

Thursday's game will be a day game

so the Mariners will get into Toronto

at a reasonable hour.

Matt Brash continues to struggle giving

up a run coming in.the sixth inning. Speier

and Topa continue doing well and still

either one has giving up a run since being

recalled from Tacoma. Paul Sewald is

not pitching that well giving up a run himself. The good thing the Mariners were

leading by three heading into the ninth.

He gives up a run occasionally with more

than a one run.lead it is OK.

Kraken Win Even Series

The Seattle  Kraken  Monday night was off to

a good start in the first period scoring two goals.

The Avalanche  came back two of their own in

the second  period.

The third period  which sometimes  been trouble 

for the Kraken neither team scored a goal. The

Kraken  need a win desperately  if they really had

a chance to go further  in the playoffs.  Fortunately 

they scored in the overtime and the house of the

Kraken  went wild.

Now the series  goes back to Denver. The winner

of gave five will have the edge for sure. The Kraken 

are showing  they deserve  to  be in the playoffs  no

matter how things turn out. GO Kraken 

Chris Flexen Loses

The Mariners lost to St. Louis Cardinals

7-3 on Sunday. My opinion the Mariners

left Chris Flexen in too long. He didn't

have it at all. He gave two runs in the first

inning and another run in the third inning.

Only reason he didn't give up a run in

the second they were able to get out by

a double play. 

The Mariners were able to score three

runs in the second inning. Ty France 

drove in two runs and Jarred Kelenic 

hit  home run another to left field.

The Mariners should have taken Flexen

out after the third inning instead left 

him in where he gave up three more 

runs. Last three starts he has given

up 25 runs in 12 and 1/3 innings. Does

he have a chance to start another or

will he be replaced in the rotation. Robbie

Ray isn't expected back until sometime

in May.

The Mariners now head to Philadelphia

to take on the Phillies beginning on

Tuesday. The Phillies start two lefties

so see more of a right handed lineup.

We will see Tom Murphy at catcher 

in one of the two games. 

At some point the Mariners will need to

add to the bench where there is little

hitting there. A bright spot Kolten Wong

had three hits on Sunday. We hope this

is the beginning of what we expected.

Go M's.

Mariners Win Kraken Lose Saturday Night

The Seattle  Mariners beat St Louis  Cardinals 

5-4 Saturday  night. The Mariners  will try

to sweep the Cardinals  Sunday  afternoon. 

Luis Castillo  didn't  have his best stuff 

going five innings  and giving up three runs.

The Cardinals are used to seeing Luis after

facing him with the Reds.

Teoscar Hernandez  hit a two-run homer 

in the sixth inning to tie the game at 3-3.

In the seventh inning Eugenio Suarez  hit

a single to put up a two run lead.

Paul Sewald  gave up a solo home run

but was able  to  record his sixth save

on the season.  Andre Munoz  is expected 

to have a rehab assignment with Tacoma 

and is expected back early May. Likely 

Munoz will close some games on his return.

Sam Haggerty  was activated Saturday and

Cooper Hummel  was sent down to Tacoma.

For the time being  the third catcher  is on hold.

The  Kraken  tried to beat the Avalanche at 

home but we not quite good enough losing

6-4. Avalanche  scored three goal to the

Kraken  one in the third period.  Trouble the

Kraken  had a lot of last season giving up

multiple  scores in the third period. 

The Avalanche  now lead the series  2-1.

The 4th game will be in Seattle Monday 

night. Let's see the Kraken  tie the series. 

Mariners Beat Cardinals

The Mariners beat St Louis Cardinal

5-2 in opening game of series. It 

ended the three game losing streak.

The Cardinals actually scored their 

two runs on a double by right fielder

Jordan Walker in the second. The

 Mariners hsd their first run in the

second inning to.

The Mariners tied the game in the 

4th inning on a Teoscar Hernandez 

home run. Hernandez had a double

in the sixth inning and scored three

times in the game.

AJ Pollock though only had one hit

at dh in the sixth but drove in two

of the three runs that inning. Jarred

Kelenic who started against a lefty

drove in two runs with one on a 

sacrifice fly.

George Kirby started and pitched six

innings. Gave up the two runs on three 

hits. He didn't give up a walk and struck

out five batters. Kirby will win a lot of 

games pitching this way. The bullpen

pitched lights out giving up no hits in

three innings. Paul Sewald has five 

saves already.

Sam Haggerty is expected to be

activated Saturday off the concussion

list. Who he replaces will see. Dylan

Moore is expected to be out longer after

going on rehab assignment but

supposed to see the doctor who

did his off-season surgery.

Luis Castillo  is scheduled  to

pitch Saturday which we hope

is another Mariners win. 

Kraken Make it close

The Seattle  Kraken  lost the second game

in the playoffs  3-2 to the Colorado  Avalanche 

on their home ice.

Now  the series  is tied. We will have to

see whether it goes all seven  games or

not. I  wonder why the first  round of the

NHL  playoffs  go that long anyway. 

Certainly  makes it a long season  for

the two teams making it to the finals. 

I  guess you could say the champion 

deserves it.

Now the series comes to Seattle.  Stay

tuned and see how the Kraken do.

In baseball we hope the Mariners turn

things around soon  though the season 

is still  young. Playing the Cardinals  I 

hope will help. I  enjoyed watching the

Cardinals back in the 60s. 

Washington  Huskies  spring  football 

games Saturday so we will  see  how 

that goes although  doesn't tell a lot

though we do know they should have

another good season as long as Michael 

Penix Jr  doesn't  get hurt. Go Dawgs!