The Mariners picked up their second straight series win with a trip to Cleveland. The bottom of the Seattle rotation held its own and a spark of ferocity found its way into the bats of the offense.
Game 1
If the Mariners are trying to find the most bizarre ways to lose games, they’re doing a good job.Wade Mileygave up 3 runs in his second start of the season, two of which came from walks. Miley was pulled after 3 ⅔ innings. Meanwhile, the offense continued its struggle to put runs on the board. Seattle has scored three runs or fewer nine times in 13 games.Kyle SeagerandLeonys Martincontributed the team’s only 2 runs, one of which came from a Seager solo home run. The good news is the bullpen was lights out, as aMike Montgomery–Tony Zychcombination allowed no runs after Miley’s meltdown.
Game 2
Taijuan Walkerhad himself a day, allowing only one run (unearned) through six innings. Walker gave up three hits and struck out six as he pitched Seattle to a slim victory. Once again, the Mariners found the win column in bizarre fashion.Nori Aokiripped a 2-run triple in the second and the team would not score again. Walker and three other relievers would hold the lead and Seattle evened the series at 1-1.
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Games 3
The bats were let loose this game, as both teams scored enough runs to pass both their previous games totals combined. The Mariners accumulated a 5-0 lead by the 4th inning thanks to a home run fromSteve Clevenger, alongside a few RBI from Aoki andSeth Smith. The game would ultimately find extra innings following back and forth rallies from both offenses. In the top of the 10th,Robinson Canowould get a hold of the perfect pitch and send a three-run homerun to centerfield. Nathan Karns would earn the no decision despite leaving the game with a 7-5 lead.Steve Cisheklooked flawless again closing the game with a three-up-three-down bottom half.
Postscript
The Mariners offense found life in the final game, hopefully for good. Walker imposed his will in other start for Seattle and will likely move up a spot in the rotation.
Next: Player Profile: Nathan Karns
The Mariners continue their road trip with a visit to Anaheim tonight, where they look to continue the high gear offense from last game.
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