Mariners Win Another Series Opener

The Mariners have done a good job

this season winning opening game 

of a series this year. Probably the 

main reason they lead their division.

This gsme they won in an unusual

way. The final score was 5-4. The

Mariners began by scoring three

runs in the first inning.. Cal Raleigh

hit s sacrifice fly for the first run.

Ty France who was the hitter of 

the day hit a double scoring the other

two runs. 

The Mariners like often didn't score

for several innings until the fifth when

Cal Raleigh hit a single allowing JP

Crawford score for the second time.

Bryan Woo who pitched another

marvelous game shutting the

Angels for six innings and giving up 

three hits. He didn't walk another

batter. They decided to take Woo

after the six innings with only 66

pitches thrown. 

The 7th inning the Angels were able 

to load the bases bring in Jo Adell

to pinch hit and ended up hitting

a grand slam homer off Tayler Saucedo.

This was after Trent Thornton had 

the bases loaded. 

In the 8th inning hit a home run end

a munificent day. Andre Munoz came

in the ninth for the save.

An unusual event ended the game 

with Munoz picking off the runner

at first with  Jo Edell up for the

second time. That ended the game

as there were two outs. Those

things happen to a team that is

in last place.

Earlier in the day the Mariners fired

offensive coordinator and bench

coach Brant Brown. The media was

surprised however the way the

offense has been playing shouldn't

be a big surprise. Have to say

someone had to take the fall.

They could have gotten rid of a few

people in regards of the offense.

Bryce Miller will start on Saturday

late afternoon as the game will

be on Fox TV.

The Mariners increased their lead

as every other team in the division

lost. The Mariners may have weak-

nesses however at this time less

than the others. It is their pitching

that has  allowed them to be in

first.  Go M's.

Mariners Unable Sweep Astros

It would have been nice if the Mariners

could have swept the Astros however 

hard to do. They lost 4-0 on Thursday afternoon. Always like to win series

whether three or four games. 

The Mariners offense lagged again 

only having four hits. Ty France had

two of them. Again the Mariners 

couldn't get hits off another pitcher

whose earn run average was over

six.

The Angels who the Mariners face 

next have three pitchers over five

in era. The Mariners face Jose Soriano 

for the first game of the season this

year against the Angels. He has an 

era of 3.61 with nine starts in 11 games.

Last year he was a reliever for the

Angels. He has gone 29 and 2/3 

innings in May. He has done better

than in April however his last out

gave up four runs in six innings at

home against Cleveland. It would 

be nice if he can do  the same against

the Mariner.  Take the first game certain 

be good.

Logan Gilbert went six innings for

the Mariners Thursday. He gave up

two runs in the fourth with a home

run than one run in the fifth and 

sixth innings each. The Mariners

were able to save the bullpen with

Gilbert Snead going the final three

innings. Besides Snead the bullpen

should be set against the Angels.

The Texas Rangers didn't play Thursday

so they are three games behind the

Mariners. The Angels are last in the

division so hopefully stay that way

when Sunday ends.

Mariners top prospect Cole Young

hit .316 in his last ten games with

four home runs. Number two Harry

Ford is at .317 though only one run.

He had a slow start to the season.

Number three Cokt Emerson is on

the injured list. His last game May

16. Expected to be out s month.

Number four prospect Lazaro Montes

who has a personality like Julio I'd

batting .317 with two home runs in

his last ten games at Modesto.

Number five shortstop Felnin Celesten

playing his first season in USA at 

rookie team in Arizona  is batting .338 

on the season. May move up this

season to Modesto however he is

only 18 so Mariners will do what 

feels right.

Next time will look at six thru 10 on

the farm. 

Mariners Walkoff Win

Wednesday night's game a pitching

duel ended up with JP Crawford

hitting a walkoff sacrifice fly to right 

field in the 10th inning  2-1.

The Astros scored first and only

run in the 4th inning when Jake 

Meyers who singled in Yordan

Alvarez to take 1-0. The Mariners

tied the game in the 5th when

Dominic Canzone crushed the

ball on a home run to tie.

 

Both Justin Verlander and George

Kirby pitçhed great games. Kirby

went six innings while Verlander 

went seven. The Mariners had

15 hitters strike out however the

14 Astros struck out. Mike Baumann

pitching only second game for the

Mariners recorded his first win

as a Mariner. Go M's.

Logan Gilbert will pitch Thurday

afternoon as the Mariners try to

sweep the Astros. The Rangers 

won their game so still three

and half games  behind  the Mariners.

Mariners Take Another Over Astros

The Mariners scored in the first

inning then was silent until the 8th 

inning when they scored three

runs. The Astros scored two off

Luis Castillo in the fourth inning

and that was it.

Final Mariners 4 Astros 2

Ryan Presaly who used to be the

Astros closer pitched the 8th.

Mitch Haniger who was at dh

hit a double.  Jonatan Class

pinch run. He moved to third on a

wild pitch. Ryan Bliss making his

second start was able to walk after

trying to bunt before the wild pitch.

JP Crawford struck out however

Josh Rojas hit a double to score 

Clase to tie the game. 

Julio ended up hitting a single to 

third allowing Bliss to score however

Bregman had a throwing error

allowing Bliss to score to make it

4-2.  Ryne Stanek pitched the 9th

striking out the first two batters.

Jon Singleton flied out to Luke Raley

to end the game.

Luis Castillo went six innings giving

up the two runs. The bullpen didn't

give up a hit in three innings. Great job.

The Mariners had seven hits while

striking out 14 times. Glad Castillo

kept it close. George Kirby will start

for the Mariners while facing Verlander.

Hopefully Kirby will be sharp to keep it

close. Texas Rangers won so they are

still three and a half behind the Mariners.

Tuesday the Seattle Kraken named

their new head coach Dan Blysma.

The Kraken stayed in their organization

as Blysma coached their American

Hockey League team. So he knows 

the young players. One of his assistants

on that team will likely be his assistant

with Kraken. The Kraken two assistant

coaches could have a spot as well. 

Go Kraken!

Mariners Return Home with Win

The Mariners scired three runs in

the first inning then held on to win.

The Mariners loaded the bases 

in the first inning when Cal Raleigh 

hit a ball to deep right center field

when Astros center fielder Myers 

drove and caught the ball. Had he 

not caught the ball three runs probably would have scored and Raleigh end 

up.on third. 

JP Crawford who was on third scored 

easily from third. Julio might have scored 

on the sacrifice fly however didn't go

further than third base.  Ty France had a

hit to bring him Julio. Mitch Garver

signed to bring in Mitch Haniger. The

Mariners were shutout rest of the way.

Bryce Miller who was pitching a 

no-hitter through four innings gave

up two runs in the fifth inning. Miller

ended up going six inning. The bullpen

gave up only one hit in three innings.

Andre Munoz who has been dominating

struck out two in the ninth inning. 

He had his eleventh save on the season.

Jorge Polanco was placed on the injured

list. Ryan Bliss was brought up from

Tacoma. He made his major league

debut at second base. 

Luis Castillo will start on Tuesday facing

Hunter Brown for the Astros. Brown is

1-5 so the Mariners should be favored

to win. Brown is a right hander so

should see Luke Raley, Dominic Canzone

and Josh Rojas should be in the lineup.

Go M's

 

Look At The Seahawks Right Now

We will update the depth chart of

the Seahawks thought the year.

What it looks like  right now.

The offensive line looks much 

the same at the tackle spots 

as the starters. Veteran George

Fant returns as a free agent at

right tackle. And Lucas is the

starter however being injured 

some of last season good to

have experience to plug in when

necessary.

Last year rookie Olu  Aluwatimi 

who was the backup now is the

starter. Former Washington Husky

Nick Harris signed as a free agent

is number two. He can play guard

as well if necessary.

The Seahawks have two new guards.

This includes third round pick Christian

Haynes expected to start at right guard.

Laken Tomlinson signed as a free agent

at left guard.

Noah Fant returns as starter at tight

end. The only one back from last year.

Pharoah Brown free agent from New

England currently number two and

fourth round pick AJ Barner as number

three. Barner is mostly known for his

blocking so could see him when going

with two tight end formation.

The three starters return at wide receiver.

Jake Bobo who had a good season last

year after signing as a free agent is back

as fourth receiver. Dee Eskridge who has

had trouble staying healthy is doing well

so he maybe the fifth receiver.

Ken Walker the third returns as the

starting running back. Zach Charbonnet

second round last year will be number

two however the Seahawks expect to

split time between the two. This hopes

to keep Walker healthy. Kenny McIntosh

seventh round pick last year returns as

the third running pack.

On defense we will see some position

changes to some degree depending

on how head coach Michael Macdonald

wants to do it. He was defensive coorirdinator at Baltimore last year so

be as close to the defense he ran there.

This year's number one pick Byron Murphy

is listed behind Dre'mont Jones at right

defensive end however Jones saw action during ota at outside linebacker/edge 

rusher. Most likely Murphy will be seen

anywhere on the defensive line.

Jarran Reed listed as the starter at nose

tackle could lose some time there to

Murphy. Leonard Williams who the Seahawks traded for during last season 

is listed at left end. We could see anywhere

especially trying to stop the run where

the Seahawks weren't to good last year.

Boye Mafe may start as one of the edge

rushers. New inside linebackers signed

as free agents in Tyrel Dodson and Jerome

Baker. Tyrice Knight fourth round pick

is expected to backup Dodson.

Last year's number one pick Devon

Witherspoon is listed as starter at

nickel back however could be a

starter at cornerback. Michael 

Jackson is listed as the starter at

left corner however had a bad season

last year so could Witherspoon could

be moved there. Riq Woolen who had

an outstanding year as a rookie in 2022

dropped off last year. If he continues

his drop off we could see change there

too. Witherspoon will be somewhere

on the field. 

Julian Love expected to be the free

safety starter once again. Coby Bryant

who moved over from corner is

expected to be Love's backup. We could

see three safeties in the game at the

same time. Rayshawn Jenkins over

from Jacksonville is expected to be

the starter at strong safety. 

We will let you know any changes on

each side of the ball.  Go Hawks!

Mariners End Losing Streak

Mariners 9  Nationals 5

The Mariners ended their four game

losing streak however didn't make

it easy. The Mariners scored a run

in the second inning and then three

more in the fourth. 

Julio Rodriguez is starting to heat

up as he had his third home run

in the last three games. Ty France 

hit a two run homer as well. Julio

two other hits in the game and 

driving in four runs on the day

as well as scoring twice. Ty had 

two hits while driving in three

runs. 

Dylan Moore had a hit and drove

in a run. He started at third then

moved over to second when Polanco

had to leave the game. Polanco 

drove in a run as well. Have to see

whether Polanco will lose some

more time or  not.

Bryan Woo pitched well for most

of his time in the game. He gave up 

a home run to Joey Gallo in the  5th

inning to make it Mariners 4-1. Woo

started the seventh giving up two

runs. Ryne Stanek blew the lead by

giving up two runs making it 5-4

Nationals. Fortunately the Mariners 

scored two in the eighth to take the 

lead and three more in the 9th. Too

bad the Mariners had used some

of those runs in earlier games.

The Mariners activated left handed

reliever Tayler Saucedo off the injured

list. The Mariners optioned right hand

reliever Eduard Bazardo to Tacoma. 

Tayler didnt play in this gsme however

we will likely see him in high leverage

situations like he had before being

injured.  Noe the Mariners have three

lefties among with five in the bullpen.

Most likely we will see Tayler pitching

in the seventh or eighth depending

where the other team is in the lineup.

We could see him in save situations 

if the Mariners are facing lefties and

Munoz could use a day off. 

Last year Julio didn't hit well in June.

He batted .196 though had three home

runs. We home better this time around.

The Mariners come home and play four games against the Astros before next

weekend. We hope the Mariners will

go at least 2-2 in the series. 

Bryce Miller start Monday night's game.

We he does better than in recent outings.

Luis Castillo starts Tuesday followed by

George Kirby on Wednesday and Logan

Gilbert on Thursday. Bryan Woo should

start next Friday at home against the

Los Angeles Angels. 

The Astros are four games behind the 

Mariners so hopefully by next weekend

they haven't gained any ground on the

Mariners. The Rangers who are three

games behind the Mariners take on

Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday thru

Thursday. Go M's.