Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

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Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

M's Improve to 10-2 Against A's
The Seattle Times

Seattle swept Oakland to improve to 59-18 on the year and 10-2 against Oakland this season. All three games were close and decided in the late innings. The Mariners bullpen accounted for all three wins in the series, allowing only one run in nearly twleve innings. Mark Teixeira hit his first home run as a Mariner, he finished the series with two homers and eight runs batted in.


J.J. Putz improved to 4-0 with a relief win in game three.

Game One - Seattle 11, Oakland 5
WP: Rafael Soriano (8-0)
LP: Gary May (3-1)
HR: Teixeira (14)
Player of the Game: Richie Sexson, 3-4, 3 RBI, BB, 2 2B, 2 Runs

Pitching Stats
Ryan Franklin (SEA) - 5 IP, 5 ER, 6 K's, No Decision
Rafael Soriano (SEA) - 4 IP, 0 ER, 4 K's, Win
Juan Cruz (OAK) - 5 IP, 5 ER, K, No Decision

Hitting Stats
Richie Sexson (SEA) - 3-4, 3 RBI, BB, 2 2B, 2 Runs
Randy Winn (SEA) - 4-5, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 SB
Erubiel Durazo (OAK) - 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 2 Runs

In a 5-5 tie, Richie Sexson and Mark Teixeira came up huge. Sexson had a two run double, then Mark hit a two run home run, his first as a Mariner giving Seattle the 9-5 lead. Rafael Soriano was able to keep the lead in tact for the win, Soriano is 8-0 in relief.

Game Two - Seattle 6, Oakland 5
WP: Julio Mateo (3-3)
LP: Chad Bradford (2-2)
S: Eddie Guardado (22)
HR: Sexson (24), Teixeira (15), Kendall (5)
Player of the Game: Mark Teixeira, 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs, 2B

Pitching Stats
Joel Pineiro (SEA) - 7 IP, 5 ER, K, No Decision
Julio Mateo (SEA) - 2 IP, 0 ER, K, Win
Eddie Guardado (SEA) - 1 IP, 0 ER, O K's, Save
Joe Blanton (OAK) - 6.2 IP, 3 ER, K, No Decision

Hitting Stats
Mark Teixeira (SEA) - 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs, 2B
Richie Sexson (SEA) - 2-4, HR, 2 Runs, RBI
Jason Kendall (OAK) - 2-5, HR, RBI, 2 Runs

Mark Teixeira hit his second home run as a Mariner in as many games. Mark hit a three run shot with Seattle down 5-2, tying the game. Joel Pineiro went seven innings allowing five runs, while Julio Mateo went two innings in relief picking up the win.


Game Three - Seattle 8, Oakland 6
WP: J.J. Putz (4-0)
LP: Gary May (3-2)
S: Eddie Guardado (23)
HR: Durazo (14), Kendall (6), Kielty (6)
Player of the Game: Jeremy Reed, 4-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 Runs, 2 SB

Pitching Stats
Jamie Moyer (SEA) - 4.1 IP, 5 ER, 3 K's, No Decision
J.J. Putz (SEA) - 3.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 K's, Win
Eddie Guardado (SEA) - 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 K's, Save
Barry Zito (OAK) - 4.1 IP, 5 ER, K, No Decision

Hitting Stats
Jeremy Reed (SEA) - 4-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 Runs, 2 SB
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, SB, Run
Jason Kendall (OAK) - 2-4, HR, 3B, 3 RBI

The Mariners bullpen continued to shine, J.J. putz was able to pitch nearly four innings of relief, getting the win, while only allowing one run. Eddie Guardado picthed a hitless ninth for his 23rd save, and second of the series. Seattle got the win, despite allowing three Oakland home runs.


Player of the Series (Offense): Mark Teixeria, 7-12, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 4 2B, 5 Runs
Player of the Series (Pitching): M's Bullpen, 11.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 Wins, 2 Saves
On Deck: vs Texas, July 1st-3rd
Chase for 116: 2005 M's (59-18) - 2001 M's (56-21)

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