Series Thread: Mariners at Twins: Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18th

[seahawksfan234]

Mariners go into the series at 20-20 against the Twins who are sitting at 19-20.

Friday, May 16th:
Chris Young (2.63 ERA 37.2 IP) vs. Kyle Gibson (4.74 ERA 38.0 IP)

Sat, May 17th:
Roenis Elias (3.50 ERA 46.1 IP) vs. Samuel Deduno (3.63 ERA 29.2 IP)

Sun, May 18th:
Felix Hernandez (3.03 ERA 59.1 IP) vs. Ricky Nolasco (5.51 ERA 50.2 IP)

Mariners go into the series without having scored a run in their last 18 innings.

 

[PolarVortex]

Mariners go into the series at 20-20 against the Twins who are sitting at 19-20.

Friday, May 16th:
Chris Young (2.63 ERA 37.2 IP) vs. Kyle Gibson (4.74 ERA 38.0 IP)

Sat, May 17th:
Roenis Elias (3.50 ERA 46.1 IP) vs. Samuel Deduno (3.63 ERA 29.2 IP)

Sun, May 18th:
Felix Hernandez (3.03 ERA 59.1 IP) vs. Ricky Nolasco (5.51 ERA 50.2 IP)

Mariners go into the series without having scored a run in their last 18 innings.

Twins are over-achieving a bit so far this year. On paper, their roster doesn't look very intimidating. This is the type of team (like Houston and Miami) that has been kicking the Mariners' ass this year.

 

[SeattleCoug]

On paper you have to like the pitching matchups for the M's this series. They seem to have the advantage in every game. However we all know the tendency of getting shut down by no name pitchers all to well. I wouldn't be shocked if Kyle Gibson pitched like Bob Gibson tonight. Hopefully we can find away to get 4 runs in each game.

 

[SeattleCoug]

I wouldn't be shocked if Kyle Gibson pitched like Bob Gibson tonight. .

 

[Nosferatu]

What's the deal with the Mariners this year, I was hoping to see them take a step forward and so far they have been a big disappointment.

 

[cezero]

Just finished watching the A's bludgeon the Indians 11-1. They're just a fun team to watch. The Angels have been fun to watch lately, too. Not sure their pitching will be able to keep it up.

 

[seahawksfan234]

What's the deal with the Mariners this year, I was hoping to see them take a step forward and so far they have been a big disappointment.

I'd point the blame at pitching injuries and a lineup that only has one decent hitter in it.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Nice to see the Mariners fighting back.

 

[Nosferatu]

I'd point the blame at pitching injuries and a lineup that only has one decent hitter in it.

Yeah, guess I expected more out of Seager and Ackley.

 

[Nosferatu]

Nice to see the Mariners fighting back.

Not really...

 

[cezero]

Yeah, guess I expected more out of Seager and Ackley.

Ackley has been dog shit for more than 2 years.

Seager on track for similar numbers to his last couple of years. His BA will get back up to career avg, I'm pretty sure. He'll do better when he gets to a team run by professionals, I think, but probably won't ever be an all star or anything.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Yeah, guess I expected more out of Seager and Ackley.

Maybe Seager, but Ackley is actually outperforming what he did last year.

 

[SeattleCoug]

The last three years the offense has been built around hoping Smoak, Ackley and Saunders take the next step. They havent so the offense has been flat.

 

[Nosferatu]

Maybe Seager, but Ackley is actually outperforming what he did last year.

True, but he just turned 26, I guess I expected a better OBP from him...

 

[SeattleCoug]

Nice to see Wilhelmsen pitching good again. Hopefully it lasts.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Saunders in scoring position. Hopefully Cano will earn his nice game check today.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Moved the runner over at least, I just have little faith in Corey Hart getting the job done.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Pops it up in the infield? Really...?

Hart is looking terrible this year.

 

[SeattleCoug]

Pops it up in the infield? Really...?

Hart is looking terrible this year.

That ab was the killer.

 

[NWinAZ]

Chased a ball at his shoulders while ahead in the count. Nice.