The Seattle Mariners jumped all over Texas Rangers starter Kevin Millwood on Monday night as the Mariners put up seven quick runs and went onto beat the Rangers 7-3. You have to like seeing the Mariners put up seven runs in the first three innings of the game. When you score runs like that at the beginning of the game you really put the other team in a hole and make them get into their bullpen early in the game.
Richie Sexson and Wladimir Balentien both hit home runs in the game for the Mariners. Sexson had solo shot and Balentien had a three run shot. Both home runs came in the third inning when the Mariners scored four runs.
Balentien finished the game with three RBI while Raul Ibanez had two RBI. Jose Lopez and Sexson both had one RBI in the game.
Mariners starting pitcher Jarrod Washburn finally picked up a win to improve his record to 2-4 on the season. Washburn threw six innings of four hit ball. He did give up three runs but pitched a lot better then he has been lately. Washburn had to leave the game in the top of the seventh inning when he felt some tightness in his right calf.
Sean Green and J.J. Putz pitched the final three innings to finish off the Rangers. They did not allow a run and pitched pretty good.
