This is a HUGE series with DET, i dont even think need to mention that, but i did anyways. We are going to miss facing Scherzer AND Verlander...which is a big deal.
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I'm looking forward to this series. I don't get to watch M's games all that often, but I'll definitely try my hardest to watch these one's. Gotta get that last wildcard spot!
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Seattle Mariners within striking distance of A.L. West title
With the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers playing tug-of-war for spots in the postseason, this past weekend’s three-game series was pivotal for both teams. Despite a bit of drama, the Mariners won two of three, and knocked out the Tigers to take over the second wild-card slot.
And now, having won 10 of their past 12 games, the Mariners are just five-and-a-half games out of first place in the A.L. West.
It’s a question that seemed ridiculous even a week ago, but the chances are looking more feasible all the time: Could the Mariners win their division?
This weekend’s games certainly made it seem possible. Seattle’s pitchers remained dominant: Though Felix Hernandez’s record streak — of two or fewer runs allowed in seven innings pitched — ended at 16 games as the Tigers handed the M’s their one loss, starters James Paxton and Chris Young held back Detroit’s league-leading offense.
And Seattle showed more fight. The M’s outscored the mighty Tigers 17-7 with a newfound offense, while manager Lloyd McClendon defended his men from questionable officiating. He was ejected from both Saturday’s and Sunday’s games for chirping at umpire Tony Randazzo, who seemed to be tired of McClendon’s persistence.
The three games were a microcosm of what the team has been doing all month.
The Mariners are 11-4 since acquiring Austin Jackson and Chris Denorfia at the July 31 trade deadline. Seattle’s hitters have an average of .279 over the past two weeks, and the starting pitching has been impeccable, too — in the past 15 games, no starting pitcher has given up more than three runs, and the starters have an ERA of 1.69 in the month of August.
As recently as Aug. 9, the Mariners were 11 games out of first place in the A.L. West. Since the trade deadline, though, they’ve gained five-and-a-half games on Oakland, thanks in part to a sinking performance from the A’s. Oakland is now tied for first in the West with the also-surging Los Angeles Angels, who have won five of their last seven.
Oakland’s offense has been floundering since trading Yoenis Cespedes to the Red Sox. Since Aug. 1, the A’s have a combined batting average of .224 and a record of 7-10.
The next week and a half gives the Mariners a great chance to pounce as they look to extend their best winning percentage since 2007. Their next nine games come against sub-.500 teams: Philadelphia (54-70), Boston (56-67) and Texas (48-76).
On top of that, the A’s and Angels play each other seven times in the next two weeks, and 10 times over the remainder of the season. The Mariners play Oakland six more times and Los Angeles seven more times, giving plenty of opportunities for Seattle to creep its way into the A.L. West lead.
With most pieces falling into place, Seattle’s chances are looking better and better as the season winds down. The Mariners are so far putting forth the best pitching performance in the team’s history, and the offense is doing enough to put Seattle on top.
Anything is possible with 39 games remaining, but at this point, it’s looking safer to count the Mariners in than to count them out.
Seattle Mariners within striking distance of A.L. West title - Seattle Mariners blog
With the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers playing tug-of-war for spots in the postseason, this past weekend’s three-game series was pivotal for both teams. Despite a bit of drama, the Mariners won two of three, and knocked out the Tigers to take over the second wild-card slot.
And now, having won 10 of their past 12 games, the Mariners are just five-and-a-half games out of first place in the A.L. West.
It’s a question that seemed ridiculous even a week ago, but the chances are looking more feasible all the time: Could the Mariners win their division?
This weekend’s games certainly made it seem possible. Seattle’s pitchers remained dominant: Though Felix Hernandez’s record streak — of two or fewer runs allowed in seven innings pitched — ended at 16 games as the Tigers handed the M’s their one loss, starters James Paxton and Chris Young held back Detroit’s league-leading offense.
And Seattle showed more fight. The M’s outscored the mighty Tigers 17-7 with a newfound offense, while manager Lloyd McClendon defended his men from questionable officiating. He was ejected from both Saturday’s and Sunday’s games for chirping at umpire Tony Randazzo, who seemed to be tired of McClendon’s persistence.
The three games were a microcosm of what the team has been doing all month.
The Mariners are 11-4 since acquiring Austin Jackson and Chris Denorfia at the July 31 trade deadline. Seattle’s hitters have an average of .279 over the past two weeks, and the starting pitching has been impeccable, too — in the past 15 games, no starting pitcher has given up more than three runs, and the starters have an ERA of 1.69 in the month of August.
As recently as Aug. 9, the Mariners were 11 games out of first place in the A.L. West. Since the trade deadline, though, they’ve gained five-and-a-half games on Oakland, thanks in part to a sinking performance from the A’s. Oakland is now tied for first in the West with the also-surging Los Angeles Angels, who have won five of their last seven.
Oakland’s offense has been floundering since trading Yoenis Cespedes to the Red Sox. Since Aug. 1, the A’s have a combined batting average of .224 and a record of 7-10.
The next week and a half gives the Mariners a great chance to pounce as they look to extend their best winning percentage since 2007. Their next nine games come against sub-.500 teams: Philadelphia (54-70), Boston (56-67) and Texas (48-76).
On top of that, the A’s and Angels play each other seven times in the next two weeks, and 10 times over the remainder of the season. The Mariners play Oakland six more times and Los Angeles seven more times, giving plenty of opportunities for Seattle to creep its way into the A.L. West lead.
With most pieces falling into place, Seattle’s chances are looking better and better as the season winds down. The Mariners are so far putting forth the best pitching performance in the team’s history, and the offense is doing enough to put Seattle on top.
Anything is possible with 39 games remaining, but at this point, it’s looking safer to count the Mariners in than to count them out.
Seattle Mariners within striking distance of A.L. West title - Seattle Mariners blog
Elias is a rookie... he had a bad day. Shit happens!
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I think one of the cooler things about this article is its written by a NY yankees sports blogger lol
I think one of the cooler things about this article is its written by a NY yankees sports blogger lol