I'm not falling for it XD But Julio is yet to wake up, some injured guys will start returning soon...who knows!! I refuse to call this "the year"...yet.
It happened last monday night but it didn't break my heart. Bottom of the 10th, ghost runner scored to tie the game. Then the bases got loaded with a little help from the ump that seemed determined to give the game to the A's all night long. So bases loaded, no outs, game tied...and Andres got mad, said "f**k this ump" and proceeded to strike out the following 3 batters. So even a blown save was done with style. BTW, his ERA remains at 0.00 after 17 innings. We're going for the series win today with Woo on the mound who has been (surprisingly) our best pitcher this year. I like our chances for the 9th series win in a row.
The Mariners came from behind (twice) to take the series against the A's for their 9th straight series win. Woo had a subpar start but it didn't matter. Muñoz slammed the door shut again. This team of scraps and AAA players seems unstopable. Julio Rodriguez is starting to heat up. Now a day off and a weekend series at home vs. the Blue Jays with our top starters.
The Mariners Linsanity run is over. After 9 straight series wins we were swept at home by the Blue Jays, of all teams, and none of the 3 games were close. Now we have the Yankees starting tomorrow. God have mercy.
In the last World Baseball Classic, Team Mexico faced Team Japan (the eventual champions) in the semifinals. Mexico had a 1-run lead coming to the 9th inning...and lost, because we didn't have an elite closer. We do now. Andres Muñoz has declared he'll play for Team Mexico next year. He missed the last one because of foot surgery during the offseason. (Thor voice) BRING ME OHTANI!!!!!
The Mariners lost the series against the Yankees, but weren't swept and the games were close enough for me to think maybe we can compete with the AL Elite once everybody is healthy. Speaking of health, we lost our third starter to the IL earlier today, with Bryce Miller being shut down with elbow inflamation. Also JP Crawford was a late scratch from the line up earlier today with an undisclosed injury. We just can't catch a break. Day off tomorrow and a weekend series in San Diego. After that the schedule softens a bit. Let's hope we can take at least one...
The Mariners swept the Padres on the road. I repeat: The Mariners swept the Padres, which were considered a top 3 team in the majors in most power rankings. Strong pitching performances by Emerson Hancock and Logan Evans, followed by the de facto ace of the rotation, Brian Woo made it possible. Now we start a series against the White Sox in Chicago. I told you the schedule would get easier. No new injuries to report.
The Mariners took the series against the White Sox. Too close to confort with 2 1-run games and a loss but I'll take it. Tomorrow a 4-game set against the Astros starts, with George Kirby expected to make his first start of the season after being on IL since spring training. We're slowly getting healthy. Also FYI tomorrow I'm going on vacation so no new updates until next wednesday. I really need this time off, I plan to disconnect from everything for a few days. Cheers!!
Hey, I'm back!! The Mariners lost the 4-game series in Houston 1-3 and saw their divsion lead shrink to 1.5 games. I only saw the box scores and they suddenly looked like the 2024 Marines when the pitching had to be literally perfect for us to have a chance. Yesterday a series at home started against the Nationals and won 9-1 so there's some recovery after all...
Ugh...what a tough series loss. After winning handily game 1, games 2 and 3 were just dreadful. The Dan Wilson honeymoon is over...I'm starting to miss Scott Servais, and I really hated him a year ago... You cannot lose a series at home against teams like the Nationals, with all due respect. You can't sweep a top 3 team on the road and then lay an egg like that at home. And the AAA kids are tearing it up right now. Bring someone up already!! Cole Young, Harry Ford...or both!! This team needs a spark.
