Now, behind a streak of starting pitching excellence not seen in 20 years, the Mariners have ripped off another six-game winning streak. Last night’s win against Minnesota was the biggest thrill–down 7-4 in the eighth inning, the M’s clawed back to tie the game in the 9th, and win it in the 10th. Continue reading It’s True! Mariners on Another Winning Streak
Interesting to compare Pineda’s first start with Felix Hernandez’ six years ago. Like Pineda, Hernandez pitched well enough to win, but was sabotaged by a substandard offense. The Mariners had a small rally going in the 7th inning–down one run, bases loaded with one out–when “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” came on the Comet iPod queue. We didn’t get what we wanted: Chone Figgins blooped softly to short and Milton Bradley lined out. Continue reading Hope Notes: Michael Pineda Debuts for Mariners
Even us serious baseball fans like a home run now and again, and the Mariners failed to homer in 52 of their 81 home games last year. But behold! I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people! That is, five ways in which 2011 Mariner games will be better than 2010 Mariner games. Continue reading Five Reasons Why Mariners Games Will Suck Less This Year
