The Seattle Mariners got into a big hole early in the game and then went on to lose to the Detroit Tigers by the score of 9-2 on Thursday afternoon. It definately was not the way the Mariners wasnted to end the series as they were swept in the three game series and now have to goto New York and take on the Yankees in a weekend series.
Miguel Batista only lasted three inning as he gave up seven hits and five runs. Batista is now sporting a 6.47 era on the season. R.A. Dickey pitched two innings of relief after Batista exited and he gave up two runs. Following Batista, Sean Green came in for an inning and also gave up two runs. Finally Brandon Morrow and J.J. Putz were able to pitch the final two innings without giving up a run.
Raul Ibanez had the only rbi for the Mariners as he had a rbi single in the third inning that scored Yuniesky Betancourt. Ibanez also grounded into a double play in the fifth inning that scored the second run for the Mariners. No rbi was given on the play since he grounded into the DP however.
The Mariners will now go into New York City hurting after being swept by the Tigers. Can they turn things around in the Bronx? I’m going to say no as they will only win game out of three against the Yankees.
