Coming off a split vs the Twins . . .
M’s won the first two games in Minny by one run; lost the next two via one blowout and one shutout. Offense is definitely off to a slow start so, let’s focus on the good, like the new kid on-the-mound today – making his big league debut for the M’s in the Chicago home opener . . .
Matt Brash –> 5.1IP-4H-2ER-6K
there was at least ONE bright spot at the plate – Suarez’s first homer as a Mariner . . .
Pitchin’ and Defense . . .
They scored early but, not often . . .
#HannyHomer in the 1st plated Ty who was HBP (of course!) in his first AB for their only runs
They got a lot ON but, not a lot IN . . .
SEVEN walks but, only FIVE hits and 0/8 w/RISP
Some shades of last season . . .
it always starts w/Dave ❤ . . .
the LINEUP . . .
intra-Seattle best wishes . . .
and, if Opening Day wasn’t exciting enough – how cool was THIS news to wake up to?!?!?
PLAY BALL!!!
Mariners 1 | Angles 7
ON the MOUND
Santiago’s (last appearance for awhile?): 3IP-2H-1R-1ER-1BB-1SO
and then, a tale of two bullpens . . .
AT the PLATE
Ty hit a sac fly that scored JP in the 1st and that was the offensive highlight 😦
IN the FIELD
tweets of the game . . .
Mariners 3 | Tigers 5
ON the MOUND
AT the PLATE
IN the FIELD
Walton w a fielding error
tweets of the game . . .
Mariners 1 | Padres 16
not gonna lie . . .
I’m extremely disappointed in the Mariners (and MLB in general) regarding vaccine protocol. It is grossly unfair to the players and coaches who are vaccinated when those who aren’t get exposed and have to undergo the COVID quarantine. What happened to one for all, all for one? OR, taking one for the team? The bullpen was the one bright spot so far this season and now they are down FOUR arms for at least TEN days.
ON the MOUND
AT the PLATE
IN the FIELD
ONE DP (Walton-Crawford-Nottingham)
tweets of the game . . .
Mariners 7 | Indians 3
ON the MOUND
AT the PLATE
nice to see the bats come alive ~ their TEN hits was the first double-digit performance since Texas and included THREE homers (Kelenic, Seager, Haniger) and THREE doubles (Kelenic, Moore, Haggerty)
very fun to see “the new guy” contributing big time! (in only his second game!)
IN the FIELD and ON THE BASES
tweets of the game . . .
nothing but bad news right before the game 😦
but, then a LOT of good stuff during the game 🙂
Mariners 2 | Indians 4
looking at the K’s and BB’s – you’d think the outcome was different . . .
ON the MOUND
AT the PLATE
IN the FIELD
no DPs, no errors, PO by Dugger
tweets of the game . . .
I’m rusty and not gonna lie, this new fancy WordPress editor will take some getting used to 😉
Opening Day 2020 . . .
didn’t come till today ~ July 24th
No fans in the stands.
TV broadcasters remote.
Players masked and socially distanced.
But . . .
it. is. baseball.
OK, so it wasn’t the stellarest of openings but, it is back and dad and I were watching from our virtual seats . . .
ON the MOUND
Marco’s second opening day start 4.1 IP – 5H – 4R – 3ER – 1BB – 2SO
Bullpen combined for 3.2 IP – 5H – 4R – 4ER – 3BB – 3SO
MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUTS (youngest team in baseball!)
AT the PLATE
couple of solo shots was all she wrote . . .
Way to go Kyle & Kyle!!
IN the FIELD
Kyle w/an error; no DPs
First, the M’s not only lose their first road series (vs. Tiger) and lose Robbie due to a broken hand (hit by a pitch on the 13th)
but then, on the 15th comes the extremely disappointing news that Robbie has been suspended . . .
It was going to be bad enough to do without Robbie for 4-6 weeks because of injury.
Now, not only does the team have to do without him for much longer but, the reason could have a larger, different impact on the team. Truly one of the biggest challenges the organization has had in many years. It will be interesting to see if the team is able to pull together and if Scott and Jerry can pull the right strings in order to get the right pieces, shuffle the field, respectively to ensure all bases are covered for the rest of the season.
Compass Rosy 