~~Saving A Sinking Ship~~ The Seattle Mariners...(The Show 18)

[duh1call3dston3s]

I like it! Miss reading recaps like this. I feel like most people these days just use graphics. Love what you’re doing, man. Keep up the good work!

[johnstone1987]

Quote: Originally Posted by duh1call3dston3s

I like it! Miss reading recaps like this. I feel like most people these days just use graphics. Love what you’re doing, man. Keep up the good work!

Yeah I always preferred recaps myself. Then again I was never really good at the whole Graphics lmao.

[johnstone1987]

Game #5




GIANTS drop 5 straight. MARINERS stay hot with 5th straight Win.

Seattle Mariners at San Francisco Giants
Apr 4, 2018	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Seattle (5-0)	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	8	11	2
San Francisco (1-5)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	8	0
W: Erasmo Ramirez(1-0) L: Madison Bumgarnger(1-1)

Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILS			SEA	SFO

Seattle Mariners
HITTERS	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	HR	AVG

San Francisco Giants
HITTERS	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	HR	AVG

Seattle Mariners
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Erasmo Ramirez	5.1	4	0	0	3	0	0	0.00
Juan Nicasio	3.2	4	1	0	0	5	0	1.92

San Francisco Giants
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Madison Bumgarner	3.0	9	7	7	0	2		7.83
Cory Gearrin	2.0	1	0	0	1	3		0.00
Sam Dyson	2.0	0	0	0	0	1		2.84

RECAP


SAN FRANCISCO- After a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day, the San Francisco Giants have now lost 5 straight.

"Baseball is a long season, they're going to be times where you're in a slump. Right now we're in one and need to figure out how to get out of it." Giants Manager Bruce Bochy stated.

The Giants(1-5) have been swept in the quick 2 game series against the Mariners(5-0).

"Still way early in the year but each win is nice to get." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

The Mariners dominated the Giants today 8-1 and jumped on "MadBum" early smashing 7 runs in just the first inning.

"It was one of those games you wish you can forget and take back." Bumgarner said.

Madison Bumgarner(1-1) was pulled after the third inning when the Mariners had a 7-0 lead.

"Bad games will happen. It's baseball." Bochy stated.

The Giants have appeared to slumping out of the gate after finishing the 2017 campaign with a dismal 68-94 record.

Right now it looks like the Giants will need to regroup to avoid another year missing the Post-Season.

A disturbing stat today however was that the San Francisco Giants left 14 men on base.

"Pitiful performance by us. Just horrendous." Giants Catcher Buster Posey stated.

The Mariners combined for just 5 strikeouts all game and 0 of them came from M's starter Erasmo Ramirez.

"We left so many chances out there today. We need to be better than that." Giants Skipper Bruce Bochy stated.

The San Francisco Giants(1-5) will lick their wounds today as they will get ready to host their Rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers(3-4) at AT&T Park.

The Seattle Mariners(5-0) will continue their road trip as they head to Minnesota and battle the Twins(3-2).

[johnstone1987]

SERIES PREVIEW


SEATTLE MARINERS(5-0) @ MINNESOTA TWINS(3-2)



MARINERS face TWINS as Road Trip Continues....


MINNESOTA- The Seattle Mariners(5-0) road trip continues after a quick 2 game sweep over the slow start Giants(1-5) in San Francisco. Today the Mariners will attempt to keep their streak alive when they take on the Minnesota Twins(3-2).

The Twins are coming off a rough Opening Day series loss to the Baltimore Orioles but swept the Pirates in a quick 2 game series.

"That's one thing about Baseball. Every day is different. Ups and downs all year long." Twins Manager Paul Molitor stated.

He's in the last year of his Contract after signing with Minnesota in 2015.

The Twins will look to knock Seattle off as "The King" Felix Hernandez will take the ball in Game 1.

"He's possibly the best in Baseball. Need to be extra prepared for a guy that caliber." Twins Manager Paul Molitor stated.

"It's still early in the year but it's always hard going on the long road trips for games. We need to make sure we come prepared." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

PITCHING MATCHUPS

Felix Hernandez(1-0) VS Jimmy Trenouth(0-1)

James Paxton(1-0) VS Michael Pineda(1-0)

Mike Leake(0-0) VS Ervin Santana(0-1)

[johnstone1987]

Game #6



TWINS end MARINERS Win Streak...

Seattle Mariners at Minnesota Twins
Apr 5, 2018	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Seattle (5-1)	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	8	0
Minnesota (4-2)	0	0	0	5	0	0	4	2	X	11	16	0
W: Jimmy Trenouth(1-1) L: Felix Hernandez(1-1) S: None

RECAP


MINNESOTA- The Seattle Mariners(5-1) nice 5 game win streak has come to an end this afternoon with a 11-1 thrashing from the Minnesota Twins(4-2).

"You're not going to win every game in this league. It's nice to have those win streaks however." Mariners Skipper Scott Servais stated.

The Twins dethroned the King today as Felix Hernandez was rattled after a solid 3 innings.

It was a different story however in the bottom of the 4th when Minnesota knocked out 5 runs thanks to a Joe Mauer's 3 run blast.

"I felt good at first out there. But the changing of the tide came much quicker." Hernandez stated.

Felix Hernandez lasted just 4 innings allowing 9 hits, 5 runs, a walk with 8 K's.

He was pulled after that.

The Mariners Bullpen fell apart after that.

Zych, Nicasio, and Pazos combined for 7 hits allowed, 6 runs, and only managed 2 strikeouts.

"It was a mess." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

The Minnesota Twins(4-2) completely dominated today off a stellar performance by young left hander Jimmy Trenouth.

Trenouth lasted a full 8 innings allowing 8 hits, 1 run, and 13 Strikeouts.

Mariners Designated Hitter Nelson Cruz was the most victim of K's today going down 3 times.

"Just one of those games." Cruz stated.

Second Basemen Robinson Cano followed with 3.

"The way we played today was just amazing. Proud of the guys." Twins Manager Paul Molitor stated.

He's in his final year of his Contract with Minnesota and should get an extension if the Club can rebound after a Wild Card loss last year to the Yankees.

Paul Molitor was named Manager of the Year.

"I love this Club and would love to stay in Minnesota. We're still early in the Season however so that can wait." Molitor stated.

The Mariners will take their first loss of 2018 and with a day off tomorrow should bounce back on Saturday for Game 2 of the weekend series.

[johnstone1987]

Game #7




MARINERS repay the favor, crush TWINS off Mike Zunino's 3 HR Day.....

Seattle Mariners at Minnesota Twins
Apr 7, 2018	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Seattle (6-1)	0	2	3	1	3	3	0	0	0	12	15	0
Minnesota (4-3)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	6	0
W: James Paxton(2-0) L: Michael Pineda(1-1) S: None

RECAP



Minneapolis, MN- Mariners Catcher Mike Zunino was all smiles as he talked to the media today after the game.

He hit 3 Home Runs today as the Mariners(6-1) beat the Twins(4-3) 12-1 in pure dominant fashion.

"We we're just in the zone today. I can't explain it." Mike Zunino stated.

The Seattle Mariners(6-1) blew out the Minnesota Twins(4-3) and got some retribution for Thursday's opener when the Twins dominated them.

Mike Zunino, Dee Gordon, Kyle Seager, Nelson Cruz, Mitch Haniger, and Robinson Cano all homered for Seattle.

"We played like it was do or die." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

The M's returned the favor when they jumped on Twins Michael Pineda' in the second inning when they took a 2-0 lead.

Seattle never looked back.

"It was a rough day for us." Twins Manager Paul Molitor stated. "It's one of those days."

The Twins(4-3) had to turn to their bullpen very early when Seattle took a 5-0 lead in the 3rd inning.

Michael Pineda didn't last past the 3rd when he was pulled allowing 7 hits, 6 runs, and couldn't get a single strikeout.

"They we're a very good team today." Pineda stated.

Minnesota's Bullpen perished in relief only getting 4 total strikeouts combined by 3 relievers.

Seattle kept pouring it on.

"We need to work at getting those strikeouts more." Molitor stated.

Mariners "Big Maple" James Paxton was masterful today. He only allowed 5 hits and got 9 strikeouts.

With the Mariners up 9-0 in the 6th Inning, Manager Scott Servais decided to put the ball in his bullpen.

"If we can spare our starters much needed rest and use our bullpen I plan on it." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

Seattle turned to reliever David Phelps and he went 3 strong innings allowing no hits and struck out 5.

The Twins however wouldn't go down without a fight.

They showed signs of life and threatened to score in the 5th but Seattle would keep them off the scoreboard.

"Rough performance by us today. There's really nothing else to say. We just have to take it under the chin and get ready for tomorrow." Twins First Baseman Joe Mauer stated.

Tomorrow the Twins(4-3) will look to take the rubber match.

[johnstone1987]

GAME #8



Fernando Rodney haunts old team as TWINS sneak past MARINERS 5-3!

Seattle Mariners at Minnesota Twins
Apr 8, 2018	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Seattle (6-2)	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	3	7	0
Minnesota (5-3)	0	2	2	0	0	1	0	0	X	5	8	0
W: Ervin Santana(1-1) L: Mike Leake(0-1) S: Fernando Rodney(3)

RECAP



Minneapolis, MN- Fernando Rodney picked up his 3rd save of the year. Ervin Santana racked up 6 strikeouts and the Minnesota Twins(5-3) take the rubber match over the Seattle Mariners(6-2) Sunday afternoon at Target Field.

"We knew we had to bounce back after what happened to us yesterday." Twins Manager Paul Molitor stated.

The Twins got on the board early taking a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

Minnesota would add two more with Home runs by Brian Dozier and Eddie Rosario and Minnesota(5-3) took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the 3rd.

Mariners right hander Mike Leake(0-1) was rattled for 8 hits, 5 runs, but kept his posure getting 6 strikeouts.

The Mariners(6-2) would battle back however with a Nelson Cruz homerun in the top of the 4th.

The score would be 4-1 moving forward with both clubs threatening to add more.

It was a game of chess.

Seattle would cut into the defecit again in the top of the 6th with a 455 foot bomb by Short Stop Taylor Motter to pull Seattle within 2.

Minnesota responded to make it 5-2 heading into the 7th.

"It was back and fourth today. They didn't want to budge. In this league you're going to have games like that." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

A second home run by Taylor Motter in the 9th off Closer Fernando Rodney made it 5-3.

But the veteran Closer would get the last laugh.

Rodney was the Mariners Closer back in 2014-2015 but the Mariners finished 2014 with a 87-75 record and 2015 with a 76-86 record.

After the pitiful years, Lloyd McClendon was fired.

Fernando Rodney left to the south side of Chicago.

In the 9th inning Rodney racked up his 3rd Save of the year shutting the door on the Mariners.

"He's the anchor for us in the bullpen. He's always there for us when we need him." Twins Manager Paul Molitor stated.

With the rubber match in favor of Minnesota(5-3) the Mariners will continue their road trip as they fly south for a 3 game series with the slow start Kansas City Royals(3-6).

The Minnesota Twins(5-3) will stay home and get ready for their toughest challenge yet when they host the defending World Champions Houston Astros(7-3).

[johnstone1987]

---AROUND THE LEAGUE-- April 8, 2018


SCORES

Tampa Bay Rays(0-9) 2 @ Boston Red Sox(9-0) 7

Baltimore Orioles(5-5) 5 @ New York Yankees(7-3) 4

Detroit Tigers(5-4) 7 @ Chicago White Sox(4-5) 4

Kansas City Royals(3-6) 1 @ Cleveland Indians(4-5) 2

Oakland Athletics(5-6) 0 @ Anaheim Angels(7-3) 6

Toronto Blue Jays(5-5) 8 @ Texas Rangers(3-8) 0

San Diego Padres(2-8) 3 @ Houston Astros(7-3) 8

New York Mets(4-5) 1 @ Washington Nationals(7-2) 2

Miami Marlins(3-6) 3 @ Philadelphia Phillies(6-3) 4

Chicago Cubs(6-4) 6 @ Milwaukee Brewers(5-5) 4

Cincinnati Reds(4-5) 10 @ Pittsburgh Pirates(4-5) 5

Arizona Diamondbacks(7-2) 8 @ St. Louis Cardinals(4-5) 7

Atlanta Braves(2-7) 4 @Colorado Rockies(5-5) 9

Los Angeles Dodgers(5-5) 7 @ San Francisco Giants(2-7) 3