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Bats Come Alive as Mariners Earn First Win of 2020 Season

by Kevin Nesgoda July 26, 2020
written by Kevin Nesgoda

Yusei Kikuchi had the start today for the Mariners who are trying to avoid another loss in Houston. The win today snapped a 15-game losing streak at Minute Maid Park.

The bats came alive early, and the Mariners were able to get an early two-run head start. Kyle Seager stayed hot hitting another double and Evan White was able to bat Seager around with a single, earning Evan his first career RBI.

Tim Lopes, getting the start in left, added to the extra base parade by knocking a double in the 4th. Mallex Smith followed up with hitting a double of his own, scoring Lopes from second. Shed Long decided that he also wanted to get an extra base hit and doubled, scoring Smith.

The Astros had another big inning in the bottom of the 4th, scoring four runs to take a 5-4 lead over the M’s. Yusei Kikuchi really struggled with his command and ultimately left the game.

In the 8th, Shed Long had an RBI and Kyle Lewis had two RBIs to give the Mariners a 7-5 lead.

Big time hit from @KLew_5.
Big time slide from @SLONG895.

We’re back on 🔝! pic.twitter.com/GgPXuSNzGy

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 26, 2020

In the bottom of the 9th, Kyle Tucker hit a lead-off pinch hit double off of Taylor Williams. Michael Brantley hit another double to drive in Tucker to close the gap on the Mariners lead to a run.

RALLY. COMPLETE. 🙌 #TrueToTheBlue pic.twitter.com/2qtIlNQvXm

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 26, 2020

Williams was able to strike out Alex Bregman to end the ball game, earning his first career save.

Mariners pitching continues to be a sore spot on this team. The offense seems to have come alive, but pitching will continue to be a question.

Tomorrow the Mariners wrap up the series in Houston as Kendall Graveman takes the bump against Josh James. Game time is 4:10 PM PST.

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Mariners stagnant offense, pitching not enough, fall to 0-2

by Kevin Nesgoda July 25, 2020
written by Kevin Nesgoda

At an uncharacteristically early game for the Mariners on a Saturday, their lack of offense, poor pitching, and defensive miscues were too much to overcome a talented Houston team.

Taijuan Walker surrendered an early run in the first inning by a single by Michael Brantley who was able to bring Jose Altuve around home. In the fourth, Yuli Gurriel blasted a solo shot, Kyle Tucker hit a double bringing around Carlos Correa who was hit by a pitch, giving the Astros a 3-0 lead.

Walker couldn’t finish the fourth inning and was replaced by Brandon Brennan who surrendered another run.

A bright spot were the Kyles. Seager stayed hot and hit his second double of the season and Lewis went opposite filed with his second blast of the season. JP Crawford added a pair of triples into the offensive mix as well. All in all, the Mariners finished with eight hits.

All he does is crush homers. 💪

Kyle Lewis goes deep again for the @Mariners! pic.twitter.com/VY01AuVPA7

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 25, 2020

Pitching is still the soft spot for the Mariners. Walker pitched 3.1 innings giving up five runs. Brennan and Nestor Cortes each pitched 1.1 innings surrendering a run a piece. Newcomers Bryan Shaw and Taylor Williams had an inning a piece of flawless pitching.

The Mariners take on the Astros Sunday at 11:10 AM PST. Yusei Kikuchi will face off against Zach Grienke.

July 25, 2020 0 comment
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