While it is certainly good news that Iwakuma showed no signs of pain or discomfort after his start, the Seattle Mariners need him to return to his 2013 All-Star form in order to help shore up their rotation behind six-time All-Star Felix Hernandez. But back? No, he’s not back in form.
Advertisement
Walker gave up homers to Avila, Castellanos and Marc Krauss. For what it’s worth, Iwakuma was charged with eight hits and five earned runs over five innings – throwing 60 pitches while not factoring in the decision in his first start since April 20. He hit his 23rd on September 16 last season. Gauipe then replaced Lowe in the top of the sixth inning.
Good timing, too. The Seattle Mariners need every victory they can get trying to overcome an underperforming first-half of the season. “I think left field is a little quicker”.
Iwakuma missed just low with a first-pitch fastball to the next batter, but his 1-0 slider came down the chute, begging to be hit – and J.D.
Happ’s results weren’t necessarily reflective of his effort, according to interim manager Trent Jewett, but the veteran southpaw said he thought he knew the cause of his struggles on Wednesday. “As it is for the rest of us”. The Mariners had won 13 straight games when scoring at least five runs. Logan Morrison clubbed a three-run homer while Dustin Ackley and Brad Miller each plated a run. The sixth and seventh innings, though, were a stables-mucking mess. Third baseman Kyle Seager doubled down the third base line, and scored on sacrifice hits from second baseman Robinson Cano and designated hitter Nelson Cruz.
With pinch-runner Chris Taylor standing on second base representing the tying run, Seattle made it 14 at-bats without a hit.
PITTSBURGH – Pedro Alvarez singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, sending Pittsburgh to its eighth win in 10 games. “Everything was up in the zone”, Guaipe said. Franklin Gutierrez followed Jackson’s homer with one of his own, crushing a 3-1 sinker into the seats in right center for his first homer of the season to make it 5-3. Instead, Castellanos moved to second base on the play, taking any hope of a double play away.
The Chicago defense then let Lester down when Bryant’s throw to second on a Jason Heyward grounder went into right field. It would mean a lot, just for myself, its something I always dreamt about making. The Reds got the better of the Nats on Monday, but it will be tough to repeat that feat against Scherzer.
SEATTLE – The Detroit Tigers have no problem scoring runs in the first nine innings. All four were charged to Rollins, who failed to get an out in the inning. “The guys are the best hitters in the game”. Well see what happens with it but if it does happen, its a blessing from God and I give thanks to Him.. In just 79 games, he has now matched his previous career-high of 23 home runs set during his breakout season in 2014.
In reality, J.D.is far more than Just Dingers, even though thats become an approved nickname by teammate David Price.
Advertisement
Martinez finished the month of June with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs. Detroit starter Alfredo Simon (8-5) wasn’t sharp either. It just didn’t matter. Long ball led to small ball. It also marks the 10th time during Cabrera’s career he made the All-Star Game, although this year he’ll be sidelined by a left calf strain he suffered this past Saturday.
