Taijuan Walker struggled a bit, and hitters struggled a lot against Royals starter Ian Kennedy, dropping the finale but still winning the series 2-1 against the world champs.
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The Mariners’ only hit was the game-winner as Felix Hernandez and two relievers shut down the world champion Royals. But it took a great catch of the last out to preserve the win.
The Seahawks Thursday signed a pair of free agents hours before the start of the NFL draft, adding DL Tavaris Barnes and TE Brandon Williams. The New Orleans Saints waived Barnes Monday, while Williams, who attended the University of Oregon, saw action in four games last year with the Miami Dolphins.
Takeaway The Mariners couldn’t pull off the series sweep, falling 7-4 to the Astros Wednesday night when Houston’s Jose Altuve had three hits, a solo home run and scored three runs. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Seattle (11-10). Since opening the season with a 3-6 record, the Mariners have four consecutive series
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Takeaway 2B Robinson Cano brought the big bat, accounting for six RBIs, while the Mariners (11-9) had a strong performance from starter Nathan Karns as he out-dueled Houston ace Dallas Keuchel in the first-place Mariners’ 11-1 win over the Astros Tuesday night. Cano had a two-run single in the fifth and a grand slam –
Takeaway Starter Taijuan Walker pitched his way out of trouble early and finished strong, throwing seven good innings before the Mariners held on for a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros Monday night (box). Seattle’s fifth win in six games put the Mariners (10-9) over .500 and in first place in AL West for the
Mariners set-up reliever RHP Joaquin Benoit was put on the 15-day disabled list Monday with shoulder inflammation. He has five relief appearances in his first season in Seattle after a three-player trade with San Diego. Benoit, 38, was 1-0 with two holds and a 3.60 ERA with four strikeouts.
The Mariners had three home runs Sunday in a 9-4 win over the Angels. Seattle won its fourth consecutive road series, most to start a season since 2001.
Takeaway CF Mike Trout’s booming two-run homer to center in the sixth inning spoiled another solid game for Felix Hernandez, ending the Mariners’ three-game winning streak as the Angels prevailed 4-2 (box) Saturday night in Anaheim.