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

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INDIANS solve MARINERS off Kluber's Complete Game...



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CLEVELAND- The fifth time was the charm for the Cleveland Indians(18-8) to finally beat the Seattle Mariners(12-14) in 2018.

They did it with fashion too.

A complete game by Ace Corey Kluber(5-1) who only allowed 5 hits, 2 runs, and a dominating 15 K's as the Tribe rolled over the M's 14-2.

"We can't beat them every game." Joked Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

The Mariners fell into a hole early when Indians 1B Edwin Encarnacion blasted a 3 run blast off the struggling King.

Felix Hernandez(1-4) lasted just 4 innings where he allowed 6 hits, 5 runs, and 1 strikeout.

Hernandez continues to slump. The Bullpen did no favors.

Encarnacion blasted another 3 run blast later in the game as the Tribe just kept pouring it on.

"We knew we had to make every swing count. We didn't want our bats to go ice cold again. Especially against a guy like Felix (Hernandez)." Indians Manager Terry Francona stated.

The Tribe finished the day with 16 hits.

"Great day by all of us. We swung the bat well." Francona added.

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Defense shows up. Paxton and Carrasco go the distance. Diaz gets 9th save as MARINERS beat INDIANS 1-0.




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CLEVELAND- One day after a 14-2 drubbing by the Indians(18-9). it was time for the Tribe to say hello to "Big Maple" James Paxton(4-1).

"Needed a spark for us on the mound today and Paxton was our guy." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated.

James Paxton(4-1) went 8 innings striking out 9 Indians and allowing just 2 hits.

"He was in his own world out there today. He really gave it to us." Indians Manager Terry Francona stated.

The Indians(18-9) stuck with Carlos Carrasco(2-3) who also went 8 innings only allowing 3 hits, 1 run, and 6 K's.

The only run was a blast by Nelson Cruz. His 15th of the year.

The Mariners(13-14) squeaked by the Indians(18-9) today but it wasn't easy.

Neither team budged on defense. It was a game of chess.

"We had plenty of chances to get some runs but we couldn't get anything going." Francona said.

"Holding onto a 1 run lead like that was just stressful." Servais added.

The Mariners(13-14) could of stuck with the hot arm of "Big Maple" but decided to turn the ball over to their hot Closer Edwin Diaz who came in for his 9th save of the year.

"Wasn't a hard decision. Edwin is hot for us." Servais stated.

The final game of the Series will be tomorrow afternoon.

[johnstone1987]

Indians 13
Mariners 5

[johnstone1987]

APRIL REVIEW

The Score

-Defending Champions Astros finish April with the best Record in Baseball. Cubs share.

-Red Sox and Yankees battling for East Title. Rays have worst record in Baseball. Rebuild continues.

-Nationals trying to follow in their Hockey counterparts footsteps and make playoffs.

MLB Standings - Updated: May 1, 2018
AL EAST	W	L	GB
Red Sox	20	9	-
Yankees	18	12	2.5
Orioles	15	15	5.5
Blue Jays	8	22	12.5
Rays	6	22	13.5
AL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Indians	20	9	-
White Sox	16	13	4
Twins	14	14	5.5
Royals	12	7	8
Tigers	7	22	13
AL WEST	W	L	GB
Astros	22	8	-
Angels	20	9	1.5
Athletics	17	11	4
Mariners	13	15	8
Rangers	11	19	11
AL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Angels			-
Yankees			-
A's			-
NL EAST	W	L	GB
Nationals	21	8	-
Phillies	19	10	2
Marlins	13	15	7.5
Mets	12	16	8.5
Braves	8	21	13
NL CENTRAL	W	L	GB
Cubs	22	7	-
Cardinals	18	10	3.5
Reds	14	16	8.5
Brewers	13	17	9.5
Pirates	12	17	10
NL WEST	W	L	GB
Dodgers	15	13	-
Diamondbacks	14	14	1
Rockies	14	16	2
Padres	11	19	5
Giants	10	19	5.5
NL WILD CARD RACE	W	L	GB
Phillies			-
Cardinals			-

[johnstone1987]

STORYLINES AROUND THE LEAGUE


-Houston Astros(22-8)

The Defending Champions have one of the best records in Baseball as they continue their defense into May.


-Cleveland Indians(20-9)

After a 0-5 start, the Tribe has rocked out 11 straight wins and have been a force in the American League and lead the Central Division.


-Boston Red Sox(20-9)

The Red Sox lead the East by 2 games over the hated rivals Yankees. Both teams will be battling for the East Title.

-Chicago Cubs(22-7)

The 2016 World Champions are looking for another trip to the "Fall Classic."


-Washington Nationals(21-8)

Fans in the "District" are gearing up for the Capitals Playoffs but also have hopes for their crosstown Nats who lead the East.


-Tampa Bay Rays(6-22)

The rebuild in Tampa has gone south as the Rays finish April with the worst record in baseball.

[johnstone1987]

Piniella calls for reinforcements for struggling Mariners...


SEATTLE- It didn't take long for new Mariners GM Lou Piniella to pick up the phone and call in help. The Seattle Mariners have struggled their way to a 13-15 record as May has approached. The M's sit in 4th place in the A.L West Division.

"April was a rough month for us. I didn't like how the team was playing. I needed to make a change to give us a chance." Piniella said.

The Mariners have called up Ichiro and Dan Vogelbach. Ichiro is 44 years old and could be seeing his way out the door in retirement.

To make room for the spots, Guilermo Herridia and Kirk Nuwenheuis have been sent to Tacoma.

The Mariners will begin a 3 game Series vs the Athletics.

[johnstone1987]

SERIES PREVIEW


SEATTLE MARINERS(13-15) VS OAKLAND A's(17-11)




MARINERS look for retribution as ATHLETICS come back to Safeco Field.


SEATTLE- During the Mariners(13-15) 10 game skid in April, the Athletics(17-11) were responsible for 3 of them in a series sweep in Seattle. The Mariners will look to get some retribution this time as the A's are back in the Pacific Northwest.

This time, the Mariners will have Ichiro and Vogelbach for some needed sparks. Or so they hope.

Ichiro is 44.

"They swept us last time. We need to get a win against these guys to get some momentum going." Mariners Skipper Scott Servais stated.

The A's outscored the M's 21-5 in 3 games.

Including a 14-0 shutout to end the series.

"We know they are looking forward to this. We beat them pretty good last time." A's Manager Bob Melvin stated.

The Athletics are coming off a series win against the Astros and have won 4 of their last 6.

The Mariners look to turn their Season around and get above .500.

[johnstone1987]

Diaz blows first Save. ATHLETICS rally past MARINERS 8-4




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Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners
May 1, 2018	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Oakland (18-11)	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	8	12	0
Seattle (13-16)	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	6	0
W: Emilio Pagan'(3-0) L: Edwin Diaz'(0-1)

Oakland Athletics
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG

Oakland Athletics
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA

Seattle Mariners
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG

Seattle Mariners
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA

SEATTLE- May is off to a rough start for the Mariners(13-16) blowing a 4-2 lead in the top of the 9th inning to rival A's(18-11).

"We have ourselves to blame." Mariners Manager Scott Servais stated. "We took our foot off the gas and they rallied."

The M's held a 2 run lead as hotshot closer Edwin Diaz was on the mound. He was looking for his 10th save of the year.

It was not meant to be on this night.