MLB Season Review: Seattle Mariners edge out Texas Rangers 2-1 in three-game series
American League’s Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers went head-to-head in a thrilling three-game series. Mariners were astonishing and did a striking job as they completed a 2-1 victory in the series after hammering the Rangers comfortably.
Let us take an overview of these three games and see how the Mariners dominated the Rangers.
Game 1 – May 3: Texas Rangers 3 – Seattle Mariners 4
Mariners managed a 4-3 win in the series starter, as Erik Bedard was impressive with his pitching. He had three strike-outs with an ERA of 5.23 in the Mariners convincing victory. Speaking to reporters, Bedard said, “As the game progressed the changeup got
really good and the curveball too. I was throwing them for strikes and that's what helped me out later in the game.”
Rangers’ batters were able to put in only three runs in the opening game. Alexi Ogando threw beautifully for the Rangers but that was not adequate to secure a win for his team. He was able to strike-out only six batters on his 102 pitches and permitted five
hits with one earned run.
Game 2 – May 4: Texas Rangers 5 – Seattle Mariners 2
During the second game, Rangers defeated the Mariners 5-2. Rangers’ starter, C.J. Wilson threw the ball in good line as he pitched nine innings and surrendered only one walk and six hits on his 125 pitches. Wilson had 12 strike-outs with an ERA of 2.92.
Rangers’ manager Ron Washington commented on Wilson and said, “I've seen him throw better games, but we certainly needed him to throw his best tonight. He was very efficient.”
Mariners struggled with the bat and were able to take only two runs until the end of the game. Michael Pineda had a bad day with the ball as he threw seven innings with an ERA of 2.58 and gave away seven hits and four runs with only nine strike-outs on his
97 pitches.
Game 3 – May 5: Texas Rangers 1 – Seattle Mariners 3
During the final game of the series, Rangers lost 3-1. Mariners’ first baseman Justin Smoak shined as he struck one RBI and went 3-for-4 with an average of .315. Mariners’ starter, Jason Vargas pitched just over seven innings and allowed only one run and
six hits including three strike-outs.
Rangers were able to score only one run in the series finale and failed to take over the Mariners. Rangers’ starter, Colby Lewis pitched eight innings and gave away three runs, eight hits and three earned runs including 11 strike-outs on his 113 pitches.
However, a group effort kept the Mariners on top against the Rangers throughout the series.
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