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It’s True! Mariners on Another Winning Streak

Seth Kolloen — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:03:54 +0000

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.

Hope Notes: Michael Pineda Debuts for Mariners

Seth Kolloen — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:23:22 +0000

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.

Five Reasons Why Mariners Games Will Suck Less This Year

Seth Kolloen — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:30:18 +0000

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.