09.07.18 Game Notes
09.07.18 Game Notes
09.07.18 Game Notes
TONIGHT'S TILT…the Mariners continue their penultimate homestand of the season – a 10-day, 8-game,
SCOREBOARD WATCHING 3-team set – with the first of 3 games vs. the New York Yankees…won 2-of-3 vs. Baltimore to open the
The Mariners enter play today 9.0 homestand and after an off day on Monday will play 2 games against the San Diego Padres...went 4-5 on
games behind Houston for the lead a recently-concluded 10-day, 9-game, 3-city road trip to Arizona (2-1), San Diego (0-2) and Oakland (2-2)…
in the AL West and 5.5 games behind
Oakland for the final AL Wild Card spot:
tonight's game will be televised on ROOT SPORTS NW and broadcast live on 710 ESPN Seattle and the
TEAM W-L Pct. GB
Mariners Radio Network.
Houston 87-53 .621 --- ODDS AND ENDS…the Mariners are 13-12 in their last 25 games dating back to Aug. 9…are 23-31 in their
Oakland 84-57 .596 -3.5
Seattle 78-62 .557 -9.0 last 54 games since July 4 after winning a season-high 8 straight games, spanning June 25 – July 3…the
Los Angeles 68-72 .486 -19.0 Mariners are 38-38 in their last 76 games since June 10…Seattle is 64-51 in its last 115 games (4/28-c)
Texas 61-79 .436 -26.0
and 69-54 over its last 123 games (4/20-c)…Seattle is 23-24 during the day and 55-38 at night…Seattle is
TEAM W-L Pct. GB 40-29 at Safeco Field, 38-33 on the road.
New York 87-53 .621 +3.5
Oakland 84-57 .596 --- • The Company You Keep - Mitch Haniger (31 2B, 24 HR, 85 RBI) is one of 6 American Leaguers with at
Seattle 78-62 .557 -5.5 least 30 doubles, 20 home runs and 80 RBI…he is joined by Alex Bregman-HOU, Francisco Lindor-CLE,
Tampa Bay 75-64 .540 -8.0
Jed Lowrie-OAK, J.D. Martinez-BOS and José Ramírez-CLE.
BY THE NUMBERS • My Cousin Vincent - over his last 12 outings at Safeco Field, dating back to May 20, Nick Vincent is 1-0
with 4 holds and a 1.38 ERA (2 ER, 13.0 IP)…during this span, he has recorded 13 strikeouts and 3 walks
.155
Edwin Díaz has limited opposing
while limiting opponents to a .125 (6x48) average against and a 0.69 WHIP (3 BB, 6 H, 13.0 IP).
• Close Games - the Mariners are 50-23 (.685) this season in games decided by 1 or 2 runs, the highest
winning percentage in the Majors…the Mariners are 34-18 (.654) in 1-run games (most 1-run wins in MLB)
and 16-5 (.762) in games decided by exactly 2 runs (2nd-best 2-run winning percentage in MLB).
batters to a .157 (36x233) average
against, 3rd-lowest among AL relievers. • Too Close for Comfort - the Mariners are 64-32 (.667) this season in game decided by 3-runs-or-fewer...
the 64 wins are already a franchise high passing the 62 wins in 2009 (62-47/.569).
.300/75
Jean Segura (.311 AVG/75 SB) is 1 of 3
• Four Score - the Mariners are 56-18 when scoring 4-or-more runs, but are 22-44 when scoring 3-or-fewer runs.
• Get Through 8 - the Mariners are 1 of 2 Major League clubs with a 1.000 winning percentage (67-0) when
leading after 8 innings this season, joining Oakland (69-0).
players in the Major Leagues with at least • Milestones - Kyle Seager (534) trails Raúl Ibañez (540) by 6 for 8th-most runs scored in club history…
a .300 batting average and 75 stolen bases Nelson Cruz (296) is 4 doubles away from 300 in his career...Cruz (999) is also 1 RBI away from 1,000 in
since 2016, joining José Altuve-HOU (.335 his career...he will become the 12th active Major League player with at least 1,000 RBI.
AVG/77 SB) and Mookie Betts-BOS (.304 • Heating Up - dating back to Aug. 11, Ryon Healy is batting .354 (23x65) with 7 runs scored, 2 doubles, 3
AVG/79 SB).
home runs, 13 RBI and 4 walks in 18 games…during this stretch his .354 average ranks 4th in the American
.355
League (min. 50 AB)...teammate Jean Segura is 2nd in the AL during this span with a .360 (27x75) average.
BRING ON THE EAST...the Mariners are 18-13 (.581) vs. the American League East division this season
Dee Gordon has hit safely in 6 of 7 games and assured of winning the season series with 3 games remaining...the Mariners .581 winning percentage
vs. the Yankees, batting .355 (11x31) with 4 vs. the AL East is currently the 4th-highest this season, trailing only Boston (45-19/.703), Oakland (18-
runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 triple and 3 RBI. 8/.692) and Philadelphia (12-8/.600)...the Mariners .581 winning percentage vs. the East is also currently
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the 4th-highest in club history, trailing only 2001 (33-12/.733), 2000 (35-17/.673) and 2016 (19-13/.594),
while ranking ahead of 1991 (48-36/.571), 2007 (25-19/.568), 2006 (25-19/.568), 2002 (25-20.556), 2004
(18-15/.545) and 1997 (30-25/.545)...also marks 14th time in franchise history to win the season series vs.
Denard Span (1,492) is 8 hits away from the AL East opponents.
1,500 in his career.
HAMMERIN' HANIGER…Mitch Haniger has hit safely in 17 consecutive games, the longest active streak
11.60
James Paxton is averaging 11.60 strikeouts
in the Majors and the longest streak of his career (previous: 13, 4/6-19/17)…his streak is also T4th-longest
in the Majors this season (also: Brian Dozier-MIN, 3/29-4/23 & Starling Marte-PIT, 7/4-7/24), trailing only
Michael Brantley-CLE (19, 5/9-30), Elvis Andrus-TEX (19, 7/15-8/8) and Wilson Ramos-TB (18, 4/14-5/12)...
per 9.0 innings (186 SO, 144.1 IP)...his 11.60 during the streak (8/18-c), he is batting .306 (22x72) with 13 runs scored, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs,
SO/9.0 IP are currently the 3rd-highest 7 RBI, 2 HBP and 9 walks…Haniger's streak is the longest by a Mariners player this season…he is the 15th
in franchise history, trailing only Randy
Johnson in 1995 (12.35) and 1997 (12.30). player in club history (done 29x) to record a hitting streak of at least 17 games…dating back to July 31,
Haniger has hit safely in 29 of his last 33 games, including 12 multi-hit contests; he is batting .331 (46x139)
160
Nelson Cruz hit his 34th home run of the
with 21 runs scored, 14 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs, 16 RBI, 2 HBP and 11 walks over that span…since
July 31, Haniger has raised his batting average from .260 (97x373) to .279 (143x512).
FACING HIS FORMER TEAM...Robinson Canó has hit safely in 19 of 25 games vs. the Yankees, including
season on Wednesday night vs. BAL, his reaching base safely in 21 of 23 games as a starter...overall he is batting .337 (31x92) with 13 runs scored, 4
160th as a Mariner...he is currently tied with
Alvin Davis (160) for 6th-most in club history. doubles, 4 home runs, 14 RBI, 1 HBP, 7 walks and 1 stolen base in 25 career games vs. the Yankees...since
2014, Canó's .337 batting average vs. the Yankees is the 5th-highest among all active players in the Major
MOST SAVES IN Leagues, trailing Adam Eaton (.427/35x82), José Ramírez (.368/43x117), Michael Brantley (.341/31x91) and
SINGLE-SEASON ML HISTORY Adeiny Hechavarria .338/31x92).
Rk. Player SV THE EDWIN DÍAZ REPORT…in 67 games this season, Edwin Díaz is 53-for-57 (92.98%) in save
1. Francisco Rodriguez-LAA (2008).......62
2. Bobby Thigpen-CWS (1990)..............57
opportunities with a 1.87 ERA (14 ER, 67.1 IP) with 117 strikeouts and 16 walks…he has limited opposing
3. Eric Gagne-LAD (2003)......................55 batters to a .155 (36x233) average against with a 0.77 WHIP (16 BB, 36 H, 67.1 IP)…here are some notes
John Smoltz-ATL (2002)....................55 on Díaz's standout season:
5. Edwin Díaz-SEA (2018)....................53
Trevor Hoffman-SD (1998).................53
• Leads the Major Leagues with 53 saves…Craig Kimbrel-BOS and Wade Davis-COL is 2nd with 38.
Randy Myers-CHI (1993)...................53 • Is the 14th pitcher (done 17x) in ML history to record at least 50 saves in a season.
Mariano Rivera-NYY (2004)...............53 • Leads all Major League relievers with 117 strikeouts…Josh Hader-MIL is 2nd with 116.
• Leads the Major Leagues with 26 one-run saves…Blake Treinen-OAK is 2nd with 17.
ALL-TIME CAREER DOUBLES • Is 26-for-29 (89.6%) in one-run save opportunities with a 0.92 ERA (3 ER, 29.1 IP) with 54 strikeouts
Rk. Player 2B and 5 walks…the Mariners are 29-0 this season when he enters with a one-run lead.
40. Lou Gehrig (HOF).............................534 • Has struck out 46.0% (115 K, 250 BF) of batters faced this season, the top mark this season and the
41. Al Oliver...........................................529 4th-best single-season strikeout rate by a reliever in Major League history.
42. Cap Anson (HOF).............................528
Frank Robinson (HOF).....................528
• His .155 opponents average against is the lowest in American League history among pitchers with at
44. Robinson Canó..............................527 least 45 save opportunities (93 such seasons in AL history).
45. Dave Parker.....................................526 • His 0.77 WHIP is 2nd-lowest in American League history among pitchers with at least 45 save op-
portunities…only Dennis Eckersley-OAK (0.61, 1990) has posted a lower WHIP in a season with at
VS. NEW YORK least 45 save opportunities (93 such seasons in AL history).
The Mariners and Yankees meet for the 4th • Has struck out his 1st batter faced 32 times this season, most in the Majors (Adam Ottavino-COL, 30).
(0-3) of 6 games this season…the Mariners The Mariners are 62-0 when he enters with a lead, including 29-0 when he enters with a 1-run lead.
are 6-19 vs. the Yankees over their last 25
meetings (6/10/14-c), including going 2-11 AS YOU KNOW...James Paxton will make his 100th career start tonight on the anniversary of his Major
at Safeco Field during that stretch. League debut 5 years ago today vs. the Tampa Bay Rays (W, 6.0,4,2,1,1,3,HR)...AS YOU ALSO KNOW...
Year Home Road Totals Paxton is 41-25 with a 3.40 ERA (214 ER, 566.1 IP) in 99 starts, while limiting opponents to a .237 (508x2145)
2016 1-2 2-1 3-3 average with 167 walks and 595 strikeouts…BUT DID YOU KNOW?…his 595 career strikeouts are already
2017 1-3 1-2 2-5
2018 0-0 0-2 0-3 the most strikeouts as a Mariner in a pitcher's first 100 career games?...he ranks ahead of Félix Hernández
All-Time 91-119 89-117 180-237 (575), Mark Langston (555), Erik Hanson (534) and Randy Johnson (531 in 89 games with Seattle).
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 • VS. NEW YORK YANKEES • PAGE 2
TOMORROW’S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER: RHP FÉLIX HERNÁNDEZ (8-13, 5.55 ERA)
32-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make his 402nd Major League start (403rd appearance) tomorrow vs. New York-AL…has allowed 3 or fewer ER in 7 of his
last 11 starts…L#13 in his last start, an 8-2 Mariners loss at OAK on 9/2 (5.0,4,4,4,2,3,HR)…made 1st career relief appearance on 8/14 vs. OAK (5.2,5,2,2,2,2,HR)…
DL stint 7/10 (retro to 7/8) to 7/21 with lower back stiffness…W#1 on Opening Day, a 2-1 Mariners win, on 3/29 vs. CLE (5.1,2,0,0,2,4); 11th Opening Day start, build-
ing on Mariners record…2017: Went 6-5 with a 4.36 ERA (42 ER, 86.2 IP) with 78 strikeouts and 26 walks in 16 starts…spent 2 stints on the 10-day DL: 4/26 to 6/23
with right shoulder inflammation, 8/5 (retro to 8/2) to 9/14 with right shoulder bursitis…made 3 rehab starts (6/6, 6/11, 6/17 w/AAA Tacoma)…CAREER: Signed as a
non-drafted free agent July 4, 2002…has played his entire 14-year career with Seattle, going 168-127 with a 3.33 ERA (981 ER, 2650.0 IP) in 402 games (401 starts)…
is Seattle’s all-time leader in wins, innings, strikeouts (2,461) and starts…6-time All-Star (2009, 2011-15), 2-time AL ERA champ (2010-2.27, 2014-2.14)…vs. NYY: Will
be making his 23rd career start against the Yankees…is 10-7 with a 3.00 ERA (50 ER, 150.0 IP) in 22 career starts vs. New York-AL…no decision in sole 2018 start at
the Yankees on 6/20 (5.0,6,2,1,1,6)…has allowed just 1 earned run in each of his last 4 starts against the Yankees (7/19/15-c).
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 • VS. NEW YORK YANKEES • PAGE 3
#37 - SHAWN ARMSTRONG, RHP 2018: 4 G, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0-0 SV, 1 HLD #33 - ZACH DUKE, LHP 2018: 62 G, 5-4, 4.37 ERA, 0-3 SV, 15 HLD
Career-High IP: 2.2 (5/2/17 at DET w/CLE) 2018-High IP: 2.0 (8/31 at OAK) Career-Hi IP: 9.0 (4x-4/13/09 vs. HOU w/PIT) 2018-High IP: 1.1 (5x-8/22 vs HOU)
• Last Game - K’d 1 in scoreless 7th inning of 5-2 win, 9/5 vs. BAL. • w/SEA - 17 G: 2-0, 0-for-0 SV, 3 Hold, 7.88 ERA (8.0 IP, 9 H, 7 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 1 HB).
• Stranded - Retired both BF, stranding 2 of 3 inherited runners, 9/2 at OAK. • Last Outing - Allowed 1 ER in 0.1 IP 9/4 vs. BAL.
• Mariners Debut - Tossed a ShO 8th inning 8/28 at SD (1 H). • W #5 - Tossed 1.1 ShO IP 8/12 at HOU (0 H, 1 BB).
• Selected - Selected from AAA Tacoma pre-game on Aug. 28. • 1st Mariners Win - K’d only BF 8/5 vs. TOR for win (4th this season overall).
• Hot AAA Finish - Did not allow an ER in 25 of last 26 AAA outings: 14-for-14 • Mariners Debut - Allowed 2R HR in 1st Mariners appearance, 7/31 vs. HOU.
in save ops w/0.66 ERA (2 ER, 27.1 IP). • Tough on Left - Lefties are hitting .253 (19x75) w/6 XBH (1 HR) off Zach.
• Tacoma Report - Converted 15 of 17 save ops & was 2-5, 1.77 (11 ER, 56.0 • Acquired - From MIN July 30 for C. De Jong (rhp) & R. Costello (inf).
IP) in 49 G w/AAA Tacoma...K’d 82 while walking just 26...limited hitters to .192 • With MIN - Was 3-4 w/12 holds, 3.62 ERA (15 ER, 37.1 IP) IN 45 games.
average...named PCL mid-season All-Star. • Diverse - 1 of 3 active pitchers w/150+ relief appearances & 150+ starts in career.
• Big League - In parts of 3 MLB seasons (2015-17 w/CLE) was 1-0, 3.53 in 39G. #55 - ROENIS ELÍAS, LHP 2018: 18 G/2 GS, 2-1, 3.50 ERA, 0-0 SV, 0 HLD
#60 - CHASEN BRADFORD, RHP 2018: 40 G, 5-0, 3.33 ERA, 0-0 SV, 2 HLD Career-High IP: 9.0 (6/1/14 vs. DET) 2018-High IP: 5.0 (8/29 at SD)
Career/2018-High IP: 3.0-2x (last: 8/19 vs. LAD) • As a reliever - 2-0, 2.15 in 16 relief appearances (7 ER, 29.1 IP, 9 BB, 16 SO).
• Of Note - Is 7-0 in his big league career & has never had a save op. • Last Game - Tossed 0.1 IP, and allowed 1 inherited runner to score, 9/4 vs. BAL.
• Down / Up - 4 stints in SEA this season: 4/9-7/31, 8/3-9, 8/19-21, 9/1-current. • Go Long - Tossed season-high 5.0 IP 8/29 at SD (4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K).
• Last Game - 0.2 IP, 1 ER (2 H, 1 K) 9/4 vs. BAL; runner he left scored off ‘pen. • L #1 - Allowed 5 ER in 3.0 IP and took loss in spot start 8/19 vs. LAD.
• Go Long - Tossed season/career-high-matching 3.0 IP 8/19 vs. LAD. • DL - On 10-day DL 7/31-8/19 w/strained left triceps, incl. 10-day AAA rehab.
• W #5 - Tossed ShO 10th inning (3 BF) 6/27 at BAL. • W #2 - Scoreless 8th, 9th innings in Seattle’s 8-6 comeback win, 6/13 vs. LAA.
• Streak - Did not allow a run in 9 G, May 17-June 11: 9.2 IP, 8 H, 2 BB, 7 K. • Debut / W #1 - Tossed 2.0 ShO IP (12th & 13th) 6/1 vs. TB for win in ’18 debut.
• 2018 Debut - Retired 9 of 10 BF in career-high 3.0 IP on 4/9 at KC (3.0,0,0,0,1,2). • Welcome Back - Recalled from AAA Tacoma June 1.
• Tacoma Time - Had a 0.00 ERA in 7 games w/AAA Tacoma (6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K). • At AAA Tacoma - 2-4, 4.94 ERA (17 ER, 31.0 IP) w/27K, 12 BB in 7 G (6 GS).
#48 - ALEX COLOMÉ, RHP 2018: 62 G, 5-5, 3.45 ERA, 12-17 SV, 26 HLD • Acquired - Acquired from BOS April 23 for cash considerations.
• At AAA Pawtucket - 1-0, 1.23 (1 ER, 7.1 IP) w/1 SV, 9 K, 2 BB in 4 games (0 GS).
Career-High IP: 7.0-2x (last: 7/1/15 vs. CLE w/TB) 2018-High IP: 1.2 (5/5 vs. TOR w/TB)
• w/Seattle - 38 G: 3-0, 1-for-4 SV, 26 holds, 3.05 ERA (38.1 IP, 32 H, 13 ER, 41 K). #57 - JUSTIN GRIMM, RHP 2018: 17 G, 1-3, 13.50 ERA, 0-2 SV, 3 HLD
• Hold It - Is T2nd in the AL with 26 holds (also: Matt Barnes-BOS and Chaz Career-High IP: 7.2 (6/14/13 vs. TOR w/TEX) 2
018-High IP: 1.2 (6/17 vs. HOU w/KC)
Roe-TB)…recorded his 1st hold on May 28; since then, leads the Majors w/26 • w/Seattle - 1 G: 0-0, 0-for-0 SV, 0 holds, 13.50 ERA (0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 K).
holds…his 26 holds are T4th-most in single-season club history (also: Jeff • Mariners Debut - Allowed 1 ER in 0.2 IP (2 H) 9/2 at OAK.
Nelson, 2001 and Mark Lowe, 2009). • Recalled - Recalled from AAA Tacoma Sept. 1.
• He’s a Winner - Seattle is 35-4 when he appears in a game. • At Tacoma - 1-0. 1.64 in 10 G w/Rainiers: 11.0 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 17 SO.
• Tough - Left-handed hitters are 17x102/.167 this season with 43 strikeouts. • Welcome - Signed by Seattle as free agent July 19.
• ShO Streak - Did not allowed a run in 19 consecutive games 6/30-8/15: 1-0, 13 • w/KC - Was 1-3, 13.50 (19 ER, 12.2 IP) in 16 G w/Royals (17 H, 14 BB, 8 SO).
holds; 20.0,14,0,0,6,19; 6th-longest streak in club history by a reliever. • Cha-Cha-Changes - Went to Spring Training w/Cubs; released 3/15...signed by
• W #5 - 5/25 at ARI, w/ShO 9th inning; Mariners won 4-3 in 10 innings. KC 3/18; released 7/6...signed by SEA 7/19.
• 1st SEA Win - W #3 (#1 w/SEA), tossing ShO 8th inning 7/25 vs. SF (1 H, 1 K). • Ouch - On 10-day DL 4/24-6/12 with lower back stiffness...on 10-day DL 6/27
• Snap - Had streak of 11 consecutive saves converted snapped 6/20 (4/9-5/27). (retro to 6/24)-7/6 with right shoulder impingement syndrome...on AAA (7-day)
• SEA Debut - 1-2-3 9th for SV #12 in 3-1 win vs. MIN 5/27 on 1st day w/club. DL 7/19-8/2...had rehab assignments with AAA Omaha, short-A Everett.
• Join the Club - Acquired from TB on May 25 (w/Denard Span)...reported 5/27. • Career - Has appeared in the Majors with TEX (2012-13), CHI (2013-17), KC (2018).
• With the Rays - Recorded 11 SV (in 13 OP) w/2-5 4.15 mark in 23 G w/ #61 - CASEY LAWRENCE, RHP 2018: 8 G, 0-0, 8.31 ERA, 0-0 SV, 0 HLD
TB...21.2 IP, 24 H, 12 R, 10 ER, 8 BB, 23 K, 1 HR. Career-High IP: 6.1 (4/22/17 at LAA w/TOR) 2018-High IP: 4.1 (7/28 at LAA)
#46 - RYAN COOK, RHP 2018: 12 G, 1-1, 6.10 ERA, 0-0 SV, 5 HLD • Return - Recalled from AAA Tacoma 9/4 for 5th stint with club this season
Career-High IP: 2.0-9x (last: 4/30/15 vs. LAA w/OAK) 2018-High IP: 1.1 (5/17 vs. DET) (also: 3/28-4/14, 5/1-12, 7/13-29, 8/9-14).
• Last Game - ShO IP 9/2 at OAK (2 K)...has allowed a run in 4 of 12 G in ‘18. • Last Game - Allowed 3 runs on 3 hits over 3.0 innings on 8/13 at OAK.
• Recall - Recalled Sept. 1 from AAA Tacoma...optioned to AAA 6/22. • Rainiers Report - Was 7-5 with 1 save and a 3.31 ERA (36 ER, 98.0 IP) with 89
• L #1 - L #1 on 2R walkoff HR 6/20 at NYY. strikeouts and 13 walks in 19 games (16 starts) with AAA Tacoma this season.
• W #1 - Escaped bases-loaded jam to toss ShO 8th 6/15 vs. BOS. • 2018 Debut - Retired 8 straight batters (2.2 IP) on 3/31 vs. CLE.
• Streak - Did not allow a run in 1st 5 games: May 17-29 (4.2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 6 K). • Winner - Earned his first Major League win on Aug. 1, 2017 at Texas.
• 2018 Debut - Recorded the final out, stranding runners on 3B & 1B in the 6th • That’s a Record - Struck out 9 over 5.0 innings in relief on June 1, 2017
and tossed 1-2-3 7th inning in Mariners debut on 5/17 vs. DET. vs. Colorado, setting single-game club record for strikeouts by a reliever.
• Join the Club - Selected from AAA Tacoma on May 17. #47 - JAMES PAZOS, LHP 2018: 51 G, 3-1, 3.02 ERA, 0-2 SV, 17 HLD
• Tacoma Time - Was 0-2-3 with a 2.16 ERA (8 ER, 33.1 IP) with 37 strikeouts Career-High IP: 2.2 (4/22 at TEX) 2018-High IP: 2.2 (4/22 at TEX)
and 17 walks in 34 games with AAA Tacoma. • Last Game - Worked ShO 8th inning 9/4 vs. BAL (1 H, 1 BB, 1 K).
#39 - EDWIN DÍAZ, RHP 2018: 67 G, 0-3, 1.87 ERA, 53-57 SV, 0 HLD • Up / Down - Recalled from AAA Tacoma 9/1...optioned to AAA 8/19.
Career-High IP: 2.2 (6/14/16 at TB) 2018-High IP: 1.1 (4/21 at TEX) • With Tacoma - 0.00 ERA in 3 G (0 ER, 3.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K).
• Ring ‘Em Up - Has struck out 117 of 253 batters faced (46.2%) this season. • W #3 - 8/15 at OAK, tossing 0.1 IP & stranding an inherited runner.
• Leaderboard - His 117 strikeouts lead all relievers (2nd: Hader-MIL, 116)… • Lately - Has allowed runs in just 4 of last 19 G (6/25-c: 14.1,13,9,6,7,10,HR).
his 52 saves lead MLB (2nd: W. Davis-COL, 38, and C. Kimbrel-BOS, 38). • W #2 - Tossed ShO 9th in 4-2, 10-inning win at BAL 6/28.
• K/9.0 IP - His 15.64 Ks per 9.0 IP (117 K, 67.1 IP) rank 3rd among ML relievers. • Snapped - Allowed 1 run on 5/16 vs. TEX, snapping his streak of 14.0 con-
• An Even 50 - Is 1 of 14 pitchers in Major League history (done 17x) with secutive scoreless innings…during the streak (4/10-5/15), went 1-0 with 4
50 saves in a season…his 53 saves rank T5th-most in single-season history holds while recording 12 strikeouts, 0 walks and 4 HBP.
(also: M. Rivera-NYY, 2004, T. Hoffman-SD, 1998 and R. Myers-CHC, 1993). • W #1 - ShO 7th inning 5/14 at MIN in 1-0 game.
• Rare Company - Is 1 of 2 pitchers in Major League history with at least 50 • Go Long - Career high 2.2 IP on 4/22 at TEX (2.2,1,0,0,0,2,HB).
saves and 100 strikeouts, joining Eric Gagne-LAD (2002 and 2003). #50 - NICK VINCENT, RHP 2018: 53 G/1 GS, 3-2, 4.10 ERA, 0-2 SV, 15 HLD
• Dominant - Opposing hitters are 36-for-233 (.155) w/117 strikeouts this year. Career-High IP: 3.0 (5/31/13 vs. TOR w/SD) 2018-High IP: 2.0 (8/21 vs. HOU)
• Mr. Perfect - Mariners are 57-0 in his 57 save ops (have won all 4 of his BS) • Last Outing - Tossed 0.2 IP 9/4 vs. BAL (1 H, 1 K).
...Seattle is 62-0 when he enters a game with a lead this season. • Hold #15 - ShO 7th in 2-1 win 9/3 vs. BAL (2 K).
• Streaker - Converted 28 consecutive SV opportunities June 2 - Aug. 15; • 1st Career GS - Tossed 2.0 IP (1 H, 1 BB, 1 K) as “opener” 8/21 vs. HOU.
2nd-longest streak in club history trailing only JJ Putz, 31, 9/30/06-7/20/07. • Good Run - Allowed 1 ER in 9 G June 24-July 27: 0-1, 1.13, 8.0,3,2,1,3,6,HR.
• 1-derful - Has 27 saves in 1-run games, most in the Majors...MLB single-sea- • L #2 - On walkoff HR to 1st BF, July 15 at COL.
son record (previous: 24, E. Gagne, LAD, 2003). • He’s Back - 1st game since return from DL, 6/22 at BOS (2 ER, 0.1 IP, 3 H, HR).
• Club Record - His 53 saves are club record (previous: F. Rodney, 48 in 2014). • Ouch - Left game 5/26 vs. MIN w/strained right groin...on 10-Day DL 5/27-6/21.
• POM - Voted Hartford AL Reliever of the Month in April, June, July & August. • Before DL - Was 2-1, 2.13 (3 ER, 12.2 IP) in last 13 G April 28-May 27...did not
• SV #52 - K’d side 9/3 vs. BAL protecting 2-1 lead...last 7 outs have come via K. allow an earned run in 11 of 13 outings...3 BB, 12 K over that span.
• SV #51 - Worked 1.1 IP w/4 K 9/1 at OAK; 3rd ‘18 save longer than 1.0 IP. • Hold It - His 61 holds since 2016 rank T7th-most in MLB during that span.
• SV #50 - Became the 14th ML pitcher with at least 50 saves in a single season
...allowed 2 hits in scoreless 10th inning on 8/25 at ARI. #43 - ADAM WARREN, RHP 2019: 38 G, 2-2, 3.56 ERA, 0-1 SV, 4 HLD
• SV #49 - Set club record with 49th save w/1-2-3 9th (1 K) on 8/24 at ARI. Career-Hi IP: 8.0 (6/19/15 vs. DET w/NYY) 2018-High IP: 2.2 (3x-7/28 vs. KC w/NYY)
• SV #48 - Tied club record with 48th save w/1-2-3 9th (2 K) 8/20 vs. HOU. • w/SEA - 14 G: 2-1, 0-for-1 SV, 2 holds, 5.54 ERA (13.0 IP, 16 H, 8 ER, 8 BB, 8 K).
• BS #4 - Allowed solo HR (Muncy) 8/18 vs. LAD; snapped consec. sv. streak at 28. • Last Game - BS #1/L #2 9/4 vs. BAL, allowing 3 hits & 3 ER w/out recording an out.
• SV #43-46 - Recorded SV in 4 straight games 8/9-12 at HOU; just 5th pitcher • W #2 - Worked around leadoff BB for ShO 10th IP, 8/18 vs. LAD.
since 1969 to earn save in 4 straight games within one series. • Hold #4 - Worked 1.1 ShO IP 8/12 at HOU.
• SV #40 - Recorded 40th Save w/1-2-3 9th vs. HOU 7/30 in 2-0 win. • W #1 - Worked a scoreless 7th in Seattle’s 5-2 win on 8/10 at HOU.
• July - Was 9-for-9 in save ops and posted a 0.00 ERA in 10G (10.0,2,1,0,2,19). • Tough to Hit - Averaging 9.54 K’s per 9.0 IP (41 K, 38.2 IP).
• All-Star - Winning pitcher in ‘18 ASG, but allowed 1 H (2R HR) for blown save. • Rough - Charged with 2 runs in 3-run 7th inning without recording an out on
• SV#32 - Struck out the side (3 BF) in 1-0 win July 1 vs. KC...was his 5th save in a Aug. 6 at TEX (0.0,1,2,2,1,0,HB); Mariners won 4-3 in 12 innings.
1-0 win this season, and the 5th time he’s tossed a 1-2-3 inning (14 K in 15 BF). • Seattle Debut - Made SEA debut 8/1 vs. HOU w/ShO IP (1 H, 1 BB, 1 K).
• SV #30 - Notched 3rd save in 3 days (6/25-27) in 8-7 win June 27 @BAL (1 H, 2 K). • Welcome - Acquired 7/30 from NYY in exchange for International Slot.
• SV#27 - Struck out the side (3 BF) in 1-0 win June 16 vs. BOS. • w/New York - 24 G: 0-1, 0-for-0 SV, 2 holds, 2.70 ERA (9 ER, 30.0 IP).
• L #2 - Allowed 3H, BB in 0.1 IP and charged with 4R in 9-5 loss vs. TEX 5/29. • DL - On 10-day DL with strained back April 21-June 4, including rehab as-
• SV #18 - Saved 2-1 win 5/25 vs. MIN for career SV #70; 4th on SEA all-time. signment with AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre.
• L #1 - Allowed solo HR (Canha) 5/2 vs. OAK to snap 2-2 tie in 9th in 3-2 loss. • Career - Pitched in parts of 7 ML seasons with New York (2012-18) and Cubs
• SV #1 - SV#1 in 2018 season debut on 3/29 vs. CLE (1.0,0,0,0,0,3,2HB,BK). (2016)...prior to trade had pitched in 275 games, including making 21 starts.
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#1 - GORDON BECKHAM, INF vs. Tanaka: 0x3 #5 - GUILLERMO HEREDIA, OF vs. Tanaka: 1x4/.250, 2 K
Last Game: 1x1 as PH-DH, 8/17 vs. LAD Current Streak: 1 G (1x1) Last Game: Sac., RBI as DR-CF, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x6)
Homestand: --- Last HR: 8/26/16 at SF w/ATL Homestand: Sac., RBI Last HR: 7/28 at LAA (#4)
Season-Highs: streak: 3 (5/26-28)…hits: 2 (5/15 vs. TEX)…RBI: 1 (5/30 vs. TEX). Season-Highs: streak: 5 (last: 7/4-8)…hits: 3 (5/17 vs. DET)…RBI: 2 (4/7 at MIN)
• Return - Recalled for 4th stint (also: 5/14-3, 7/10-12, 8/17-19) with club on 9/4. • Defense - is 1 of 6 qualifying outfielders with a 1.000 fielding percentage.
• Rainiers Report - Hit .302 (108x358) with 64 R, 24 2B, 1 3B, 10 HR, 51 RBI, • Total Recall - Optioned to AAA Tacoma on Aug. 19 and recalled on Aug. 27.
57 BB, a .400 OBP & a .458 slugging mark (.890 OPS) in 94 G w/AAA Tacoma. • Walk Off - 2nd career walk-off hit on 5/15 vs. TEX was an RBI-1B in B11.
• Signing - Re-signed to a minor league contract on March 26, 2018. #26 - CHRIS HERRMANN, C vs. Tanaka: Never Faced
• Career - 10-year ML veteran with CWS (2009-14, 2015), LAA (2014), ATL (2016), Last Game: 0x1, K as PH/C, 9/4 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x4)
SF (2016) and SEA (2017-c)…8th overall selection by CWS in 2008 Draft.
Homestand: 0x1, K Last HR: 7/5 vs. LAA (#1)
#22 - ROBINSON CANÓ, INF vs. Tanaka: 5x22/.227, HR, 2 RBI, 2 K Season-Hi: streak: 3 (7/10-14)…hits: 2-2x (last: 8/7 at TEX)…RBI: 1-5x (last: 8/31 at OAK)
Last Game: 1x4, 2B, BB, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 2 G (4x7) • Boom - Hit 1st HR as a Mariner with a solo blast with 1 out in 7th on 7/5 vs. LAA.
Homestand: 4x10, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI, 3 BB, K Last HR: 9/4 vs. BAL (#7) • On the Mend - On the 10-day DL with right oblique strain, 5/30-6/18...included
Season-Hi: streak: 7-2x (last: 8/18-25)…hits: 3-4x (last: 9/4 vs. BAL)…RBI: 3-2x (last: 8/20 vs. HOU) 5-G rehab stint w/AAA Tacoma, 6/13-17 (.167/2x12, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI, HBP 2 BB).
• Return - Since being reinstated (8/14-c), is batting .286 (24x84) w/10 R, 5 2B, • Welcome - Selected from AAA Tacoma May 27...started at catcher, going 1-for-4.
3 HR, 8 RBI & 7 BB in 20 G…in that span, has appeared at 1B, 2B, 3B and DH. #10 - CAMERON MAYBIN, OF vs. Tanaka: 0x10, BB, 2 K
• Double Up - With 2B, 9/5 vs. BAL, has 44th-most career doubles all-time
at 527…Cap Anson & Frank Robinson are T42 all-time with 528 doubles. Last Game: 0x1 as PH/CF, 9/4 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x2)
• Hot Corner - Made 1st career start at 3B on 8/22 vs. HOU…1-for-5, 2B, RBI. Homestand: 2x4, R, 3B, K Last HR: 8/14 at OAK (#5)
• Clutch - Belted a game-winning 3-R home run in 8th inning, 8/20 vs. HOU. Season-Highs: streak: 10 (8/4-17)…hits: 3-3x (7/15 vs. PHI)…RBI: 2-3x (6/25 vs. ARI)
• 1B - Made 1st career start at 1B on 8/14 at OAK (previously only appeared at 2B). • With Seattle - Hits in 13 of 19 G w/AB (15x71/.211), 9 R, 3B, HR, 3 RBI, 5 BB, SB.
• He’s Back - On MLB restricted list 5/15-8/13 (80G)...on DL 5/14. • Debut - Made Mariners debut 8/1 vs. HOU, going 1-for-2 with 2 walks.
• #1200 - Recorded his 1200th and 1201st RBI with a 2-run double in the 6th inning • Welcome - Acquired from Miami for Bryson Brigman (inf) & Intl. slot money on 7/31.
on 5/5 vs. OAK…is 3rd 2nd baseman in MLB history to record at least 1,100 R, • Miami Recap - Hit .251 (63x251) with 12 2B, 3B, 3 HR and 20 RBI and in 99 G w/MIA.
2,000 H, 500 2B, 300 HR, and 1,200 RBI, joining Rogers Hornsby and Jeff Kent.
• #100 - Hit 100th career HR as a Mariner, 4/29 at CLE...14th player to hit at least #10 - KRISTOPHER NEGRÓN, INF/OF vs. Tanaka: Never Faced
100 home runs in career as a Mariner. Last Game: DNB as PR, 9/4 vs. BAL Current Streak: 1 G (1x2)
#23 - NELSON CRUZ, OF/DH vs. Tanaka: 3x24/.125, 2B, RBI, 8 K Homestand: --- Last HR: ---
Season-Highs: streak: 1 (6/5-c)…hits: 1 (6/5 at SF w/ARI)…RBI: 1 (6/5 at SF w/ARI)
Last Game: 2x4, 2R, 2B, HR, RBI, BB, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 4 G (5x13)
• Join the Club - Acquired by Seattle from Arizona for cash on Aug. 30.
Homestand: 4x9, 3 R, 2B, HR, RBI, 4 BB Last HR: 9/5 vs. BAL (#34)
• 2018 Recap - In 2 games w/ARI earlier this season, was 1-for-3 with 1 RBI.
Season-Highs: streak: 8 (6/16-24)…hits: 4-2x (6/22 at BOS)…RBI: 7 (6/22 at BOS) • Minor Totals - Spent most of the ‘18 season w/AAA Reno (ARI)…hit .283
• Leader - Among AL leaders, is T4th in HR (34), T8th in RBI (85), 8th in SLG (.538). (105x371) with 17 doubles, 5 triples, 15 home runs and 45 RBI in 118 games.
• Out of Right Field - Started in RF, 8/25 at ARI…1st OF start since 8/22/17 at ATL. • Career - Has appeared in 112 games over 5 ML seasons with CIN (2012,
• Boom! - From 7/27-8/7, homered in 6 of 12 games, totaling 8 HR over that span. ‘14-15) & ARI (2017-18)..has made ML starts at 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF & RF.
• Multi - 4 multi-HR games in ‘18: 6/11 vs. LAA, 6/22 at BOS, 7/28 at LAA & 8/2 vs. TOR. #7 - ANDREW ROMINE, INF vs. Tanaka: 2x5/.400, BB, K
• Hot Hand - From 5/28 – 7/5, hit .344 (42x122) with 24 R, 4 2B, 3B, 14 HR
and 32 RBI in 34 G…season-high 8 G hit streak: 6/16-24 (14x31/.452). Last Game: 1x2, R, K as DR-SS, 8/29 at SD Current Streak: 1 G (1x2)
• All-Star - Named to 6th career All-Star Game, 5th in last 6 seasons (BB). Road Trip: 1x2, 2 R, K Last HR: 7/14/17 vs. TOR (w/DET)
• Boomstick - From 5/26–6/22, hit 13 home runs in 26 games, including 2 multi-ho- Season-Highs: streak: 6 (6/21-7/6)…hits: 3-2x (6/22 at BOS)…RBI: 1 (8/1 vs. HOU)
mer games: 6/11 vs. LAA and 6/22 at BOS…has 27 career multi-HR games. • Lately - Is 15x55/.273 w/10 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 3 BB over his last 31 G (6/14-c).
• Big Day - Was 4x5 w/2 HR and 7 RBI on 6/22 at BOS; had pair of 3R HR. • Streak - Equaled career-high w/6G hit streak, 6/21–7/6…hit .444 (8x18).
• Milestone - Recorded his 1500th career hit (RBI-single) on 6/16 vs. BOS. • In Relief - Has made 3 relief appearances: 7/12 at LAA, 8/17 vs. LAD & 8/19
#36 - DAVID FREITAS, C vs. Tanaka: Never Faced vs. LAD…1st Mariners position player to appear in 3 games as a pitcher.
Last Game: 2x3, 2B, 9/4 vs. BAL Current Streak: 1 G (2x3) • Versatile - Has appeared at 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, CF and P this season.
Homestand: 2x3, 2B Last HR: 7/11 at LAA (#1) #15 - KYLE SEAGER, 3B vs. Tanaka: 3x16/.188, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 7 K, HBP
Season-Hi: streak: 5 (4/11-19)…hits: 2-2x (last: 7/11 at LAA)…RBI: 1-4x (last: 7/11 at LAA) Last Game: 0x3, HBP, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x7)
• He’s Back - In 4th stint w/Seattle in ‘18, 9/1-c (also: 3/30-5/27, 5/30-6/18 & 7/5-22). Homestand: 0x6, BB, HBP, K Last HR: 8/18 vs. LAD (#20)
• Memorable - Belted first career home run (off Barria) on 7/11 at LAA…reached Season-Hi: streak: 6 (6/10-16)…hits: 3-4x (last: 6/27 at BAL)…RBI: 5 (5/10 at TOR)
base safely 3 times, going 2-for-2 w/1 run, 1 home run, 1 RBI & 1 walk. • Left is Right - T2nd in ML with 35 RBI vs. LHP…has 6 HR vs. LHP.
• Tacoma - In 13 games over 3 stints w/AAA Tacoma, hit .349 (51x146) with • 30-for-30 - Tallied 30th double, 8/25 at ARI…has 6 seasons of 30+ doubles,
15 runs, 12 doubles, 1 triple, 4 home runs, 23 RBI and 17 walks. 2nd-most by a Mariners player (Edgar Martinez, 9).
#16 - BEN GAMEL, OF vs. Tanaka: 1x6/.167, HR, RBI, 2 K • Clutch - Game-tying 2-out, 2-run double off Boxberger in the 9th, 8/25 at ARI.
• Milestone - Tallied 1,100th career hit with 3-R HR, 8/18 vs. LAD…1 of 6
Last Game: 0x3, K, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x6) Mariners w/1,100+ H: Ichiro, Griffey Jr., E. Martinez, J. Buhner and A. Davis.
Homestand: 0x5, K Last HR: 5/19 vs. DET (#1) • Homer Happy - Recorded 8th career multi-HR game, 8/5 vs. TOR.
Season-Highs: streak: 8 (5/24-6/5)…hits: 3-5x (last: 7/29 at LAA)…RBI: 2 (5/18 vs. DET) • Boom - Slugged game-tying 2R HR in T9th off Zach Britton on 6/27 at BAL.
• Return - Recalled from AAA Tacoma prior to the game on Aug. 20. • Good Day - Belted 2 homers, incl. a grand slam, and had 5 RBI on 5/10 at TOR.
• Tacoma Recap - Appeared in 16 games with AAA Tacoma after being optioned • 1,000 - Career hit #1,000, 4/7 at MIN…1 of 9 players in club history w/1,000 H.
post-game on July 31...hit .369 (24x65) w/15 R, 7 2B, 3 3B, HR, 11 RBI, 6 BB, 4 SB. #2 - JEAN SEGURA, SS vs. Tanaka: 2x10/.200, 3 K
• Good Stretch - Since May 5, is batting .313 (60x192) w/26 R, 12 2B, 3 3B, Last Game: 1x5, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 1 G (1x5)
HR, 15 RBI, 4 HBP, 6 SB and 20 BB in 71 G…hit .128/5x39 (6 R, 2B, 3B, RBI, Homestand: 1x14 Last HR: 8/9 at HOU (#9)
3 BB, SB) in 14 G to start season (4/18-5/4).
Season-Highs: streak: 8 (5/24-6/2)…hits: 4 (2x-8/13 at OAK)…RBI: 4 (4/28 at CLE)
• Safe at Home - Hitting .324 (34x105) w/15 R, 6 2B, 2 3B, HR, 8 RBI, 2 HBP,
10 BB, 4 SB in 38 home games…batting .246 (31x126) in 47 road games. • Heating - Since 8/5, has hit safely in 15 of 23 G, incl. 11 multi-hit G…batting
.340 (33x97) w/10 R, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 9 RBI, 2 HBP, 4 BB and 5 SB in that span.
#9 - DEE GORDON, INF/OF vs. Tanaka: 1x4/.250, 2B • Leader - Ranks 1st in MLB w/19 G of 3+ hits, T5th in ML in hits (164), T5th in
Last Game: 2x4, 2B, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 1 G (2x4) multi-hit G (49) and 6th in ML in batting (.314).
Homestand: 2x10, 2B, RBI Last HR: 8/15 at OAK (#2) • Ouch - Missed games 8/30-31 at OAK after fouling ball off his shin, 8/29 at SD.
Season-Highs: streak: 12 (3/29-3/14)…hits: 5 (5/1 vs. OAK)…RBI: 2-3x (last: 6/20 at NYY) • Batting 1,000 - Recorded his 1,000th career hit on 8/29 at SD.
• Leader - T2nd in MLB/T1st in AL w/30 steals…leads the Majors with 36 • Hot - From 5/9–6/29, hit .385 (67x174) w/35 R, 13 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 1
infield hits, ahead of Jean Segura (34), and is T2nd in MLB in bunt hits (8). HBP, 10 BB and 9 SB in 42 G…had 23 multi-hit games in that span.
• Tablesetter - The Mariners are 55-34 (.618) when he records a hit, 15-22 • ASG Recap - Went 2-for-2 with 2 R, 1 HR & 3 RBI at the All-Star Game…7th
(.405) when he goes hitless…is batting .354 (34x96) when leading off a game. player in ASG history to match that stat line.
• Winner - Hit 2-R HR in T12 in Mariners 2-0 win at Oakland on 8/15. • #SentSegura - Won AL Final Vote, earning final roster spot on AL All-Star team.
• Run - Recorded the 300th stolen base of his career, 7/3 vs. LAA…became 1 • Speedy - Had career-high 4 SB, 5/15 vs. TEX, equaling single-game club record.
of 3 active players with 300+ career steals (also: José Reyes & Rajai Davis). #4 - DENARD SPAN, OF vs. Tanaka: 1x3/.333
• Streak - 11G hit streak (6/12-23): 18x49/.367 w/8 R, 2B, 3 RBI, HBP, BB. Last Game: 0x3, BB, K, 9/4 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x6)
• High Five - Went 5-for-5 on 5/1 vs. OAK, becoming 1st Mariner w/5 hits since Homestand: 0x3, BB, K Last HR: 8/25 at ARI (#10)
Mitch Haniger (9/30/17 at LAA)…had 4+ hits in back-to-back games, 1 of Season-Hi: streak: 7-2x (last: 8/18-26)…hits: 3-2x (8/9 at HOU)…RBI: 3-4x (8/9 vs HOU)
3 players in club history to do so (also: Kendrys Morales & Ichiro Suzuki).
• Lately - Hits in 18 of last 24 G: .296/24x81, 11 R, 5 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 8 RBI.
#17 - MITCH HANIGER, OF vs. Tanaka: 2x6/.333, RBI, 2 K • Impact Arrival - Since joining the Mariners (5/28-c), is batting .291 (71x244)
Last Game: 1x4, HR, RBI, BB, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 17 G (22x72) with 30 R, 13 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 26 RBI, 3 HBP, 17 BB and 1 SB in 75 G.
Homestand: 3x12, 3B, HR, RBI, 2 BB, 3 K, GIDP Last HR: 9/5 vs. BAL (#24) • Triple Threat - Leads Mariners w/6 triples despite joining club on 5/28…over-
Season-Highs: streak: 17 (8/18-c)…hits: 4 (8/9 at HOU)…RBI: 4 (4/13 vs. OAK) all, ranks T3rd in the American League with 7 triples.
• Streak - Has hit safely in a career-high 17 straight games (8/18-c): .306 • Winner - Belted GW HR off Diekman in 10th, 8/25 at ARI…was 2-for-2 off bench.
(22x72) w/13 R, 4 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 7 RBI, 2 HBP and 9 BB (.398 OBP/.597 SLG). • Welcome to Seattle - Acquired by Seattle along with Alex Colomé (rhp)
• Leader - Ranks T8th in the AL (with Nelson Cruz) w/85 RBI. from TB for Andrew Moore (rhp), Tommy Romero (rhp) & cash on May 25.
• Leadoff - 1st career G in leadoff spot 8/9 at HOU: 4x5, 2 2B, HR, 2 RBI...is 35x104 • Ray Matter - Hit .238 (34x43), 27 R, 3B, 4 HR, 28 RBI, 28 BB & 6 BB in 43 G w/ TB.
• /.337 w/18 R, 12 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 9 BB, HBP in 24 G in leadoff spot (8/9-c). #20 - DANIEL VOGELBACH, INF vs. Tanaka: Never Faced
• Lately - Hits in 30 of last 34 G, 7/31-c, (.329/47x143, 22 R, 14 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 17 RBI). Last Game: 1x1, RBI as DR-1B, 7/28 at LAA Current Streak: 1 G (1x1)
• Multi - Has 9 multi-hit G in last 26 G (8/8-c): .342 (38x111), 19 R, 12 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 15 RBI. Homestand: --- Last HR: 4/14 vs. OAK (#2)
• Good Company - 1st Mariners OF w/20+ HR and 80+ RBI since R. Ibañez in Season-highs: streak: 2-3x (l4/20-21)…hits: 2-3x (last: 4/14 vs. OAK)…RBI: 2 (4/13 vs. OAK)
2008 (23 HR, 110 RBI)…at 27, is youngest since Griffey Jr.’s MVP season in ‘97. • He’s Back - In 5th stint w/Seattle: 3/29-4/25, 5/22-27, 6/8-14, 7/20-30, 9/4-c.
• August Leaders - Among AL leaders in August, ranked 1st in H (41), T1st • AAA - 87x297/.293 w/54 R, 17 2B, 20 HR, 61 RBI, 77 BB (.437 OBP) in 84 G.
in 2B (12), 5th in batting (.345), T4th in XBH (17), 11th in OBP (.392), 12th in
• Hit It (Over) Here - Crushed a 433-ft. HR over the Hit It Here Cafe off Oak-
OPS (.964) and T13th in SLG (.571).
• Hey Now - Named to his 1st career All-Star Game; 0-for-2 as a DR-RF. land’s Emilio Pagán in the 7th inning on 4/14.
• Walk Off - 2R HR in B9th 6/13 vs. LAA snapped 6-6 tie; 2nd career walk-off • #1 - Hit first MLB HR, 2-out, 2-run shot in 7th 4/13 vs. OAK (off Hatcher).
hit (also: solo HR in B13th 6/1 vs. TB). • Career - Drafted by Cubs and spent minor league career with CHI prior to
• HR Happy - Homered in 4 straight games, 4/20-23; homered in back-to- being traded to SEA 7/20/16.
back games three other times this season (3/31-4/1, 4/13-14, 6/12-13). #3 - MIKE ZUNINO, C vs. Tanaka: 4x13, 2B, HR, RBI, 6 K
#27 - RYON HEALY, INF vs. Tanaka: 2x5/.400, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 K Last Game: 0x4, K, 9/5 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x8)
Last Game: 0x4, RBI, 9/4 vs. BAL Current Streak: 0 G (0x5) Homestand: 0x7, 4 K Last HR: 8/24 at ARI (#18)
Homestand: 1x7, 2 RBI, BB Last HR: 8/31 at OAK (#24) Season-Highs: streak: 4 (5/30-6/2)…hits: 3 (8/6 at TEX)…RBI: 3-2x (last: 7/29 at LAA)
Season-Hi: streak: 6 (2x, last: 8/29-9/3)…hits: 4 (6/30 vs. KC)…RBI: 6 (7/22 vs. CWS) • Homer Happy - Had 7th multi-HR game of career, Aug. 8 at TEX (2x3, 2 R, 2
• Trending - Since 8/11, is batting .354 (23x65) w/7 R, 2 2B, 3 HR & 13 RBI in 18 G. HR, 2 RBI, BB); first multi-HR game since Sept. 13, 2017 at TEX.
• Clutch - 2-out, 2-strike GT HR in T9 8/12 @HOU; Sea won in 10 innings. • Welcome Back - Activated from the 10-day DL (left ankle bone bruise) prior
• Boom! - Belted two 3-run home runs, 7/22 vs. CWS, setting a career-high w/6 to game on 7/22…went 1-for-5 w/1 RBI in 2 G on rehab assignment w/AAA.
RBI…1 of 5 Mariners w/two 3-R HR in a game (last: N. Cruz, 6/22/18 at BOS). • Walk it off - Hit walk-off home run w/2 out in 12th, 5/26 vs. MIN.
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SCORE BY INNINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X Total
Mariners 100 57 59 72 55 57 65 67 31 17 580
Opponent 88 53 69 68 79 84 79 52 52 3 627
DISABLED LIST
Name TYPE DL Dates Eligible Injury G Missed Team Record
Marco Gonzales-lhp 10-Day Aug. 27 (retro to 8/24) Sept. 4 Cervical (neck) muscle strain 8 4-4
Juan Nicasio-rhp 60-Day Aug. 3 2019 Right knee inflammation 30 15-15
Sam Tuivailala-rhp 60-Day Aug. 9 2019 Strained right Achilles Tendon 24 13-11
David Phelps-rhp 60-Day March 28 (retro to 3/26) May 26 Recovering - “Tommy John” surgery on right arm 139 78-61
Nelson Cruz-dh 10-Day April 3 (retro to 4/1)-April 13 Sprained right ankle 9 6-3
Ben Gamel-of 10-Day March 28 (retro to 3/26)-April 17 Strained right oblique 15 9-6
Mike Zunino-c 10-Day March 30 (retro to 3/27)-April 19 Strained left oblique 17 9-8
Erasmo Ramírez-rhp 10-Day March 28 (retro to 3/26)-April 21 Strained right latissimus dorsi 19 11-8
Ryon Healy-inf 10-Day April 8 (retro to 4/8)-April 25 Sprained right ankle 16 9-7
Dan Altavilla-rhp 10-Day May 1 (retro to 4/30)-May 12 (#2) Right AC joint inflammation 10 5-5
Robinson Canó-inf 10-Day May 14 Fractured fifth metacarpal bone in right hand 1 1-0
Dee Gordon-inf 10-Day May 22 (retro to 4/21)-May 31 Fractured right great toe 9 6-3
Juan Nicasio-rhp 10-Day June 8 (retro to 6/7)-June 17 Right knee effusion 10 7-3
Chris Herrmann-c 10-Day May 30-June 17 Strained right oblique 18 13-5
Nick Vincent-rhp 10-Day May 27-June 21 Strained right groin 24 15-9
Félix Hernández-rhp 10-Day July 10 (retro to 7/8)-July 20 Lower back stiffness 7 2-5
Mike Zunino-c 10-Day July 5-July 21 Left ankle bone bruise 12 4-8
James Paxton-lhp 10-Day July 13-July 29 Lower back inflammation 11 4-7
Erasmo Ramírez-rhp 10-Day May 1-Aug. 11 Strained right Teres Major 91 52-39
Roenis Elias-lhp 10-Day July 31 (retro to 7/29)-Aug. 18 Left triceps strain 17 7-10
James Paxton-lhp 10-Day Aug.15-Aug. 31 Left forearm contusion 14 6-8
Dan Altavilla-rhp 60-Day June 8 (retro to 6/7)-Aug. 28 Right elbow UCL sprain 71 36-35
INDIVIDUAL BATTING
LONGEST HITTING STREAK...........................................................................................................................................................17, Mitch Haniger, Aug. 18-current
MOST HITS, GAME.................................................................................................................................................................................5, Dee Gordon, May 1 vs. OAK
MOST RUNS, GAME...................................................................................................................................................................3, 9x, last: Mike Zunino, Aug. 8 at TEX
MOST DOUBLES, GAME................................................................................................................................................2, 12x, last: Robinson Canó, Aug. 20 vs. HOU
MOST TRIPLES, GAME...................................................................................................................1, 26x, last: Cameron Maybin and Mitch Haniger, Sept. 3 vs. BAL
MOST HOME RUNS, GAME....................................................................................................................................................2, 11x, last: Mike Zunino, Aug. 8 at TEX
MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS, GAME...................................................................................................................................3, 4x, last: Robinson Canó, Aug. 20 vs. HOU
MOST RBI, 9-INNING GAME................................................................................................................................................................ 7, Nelson Cruz, June 22 at BOS
MOST RBI, EXTRA-INNING GAME.........................................................................................................................................3, 3x, last: Kyle Seager, Aug. 18 vs. LAD
MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME............................................................................................................................................................ 4, Jean Segura, May 15 vs. TEX
GRAND SLAMS (1)......................................................................................................................................................................................Kyle Seager, May 10 at TOR
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING
FEWEST HITS ALLOWED (CG):
Mariners................................................................................................................................................................................................0, James Paxton, May 8 at TOR^
Opponents....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6, 3x, last: Brad Keller, July 1 vs. KC
MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME (Starter):
Mariners.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16, James Paxton, May 2 vs. OAK
Opponents............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13, Chris Sale, June 25 at BOS
MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME (Reliever):
Mariners.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6, Wade LeBlanc, April 23 at CWS
Opponents................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6, Austin Pruitt, June 7 at TB
MOST WALKS, GAME:
Mariners................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5, Félix Hernández, April 4 at SF
Opponents...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5, 2x, last: Rich Hill, Aug. 18 vs. LAD
MOST INNINGS, GAME, STARTER:
Mariners............................................................................................................................................................................ 9.0, 3x, last: Marco Gonzales, June 29 vs. KC
Opponents........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8.2, Corey Kluber, April 27 at CLE
MOST INNINGS, GAME, RELIEVER
Mariners........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6.0, Ross Detwiler, Aug. 21 vs. HOU
Opponents................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7.0, Austin Pruitt, June 7 at TB
LONGEST WINNING STREAK:........................................................................................................................................................6, James Paxton (April 16-June 10)
LONGEST LOSING STREAK:........................................................................................................................................................... 7, Félix Hernández (July 6-current)
MOST CONSECUTIVE SCORELESS INNINGS:
Overall............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20.0, Alex Colomé (June 30-Aug. 15)
Starter.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18.0, 2x, last: Wade LeBlanc (Aug. 25-current)
Reliever........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20.0, Alex Colomé (June 30-Aug. 15)
#Club Record ^Ties Club Record
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 • VS. NEW YORK YANKEES • PAGE 7
TEAM PITCHING
W-L ERA CG/SV IP H R ER BB-I SO HR
Season Totals 78-62 4.21 3/55 1254.2 1226 627 587 350-18 1151 167
Starters 50-43 4.33 3/0 790.0 792 404 380 201-4 683 110
Relievers 28-19 4.01 0/55 464.2 434 223 207 149-14 468 57
Safeco 40-29 3.70 2/29 635.0 588 286 261 176-12 601 83
Road 38-33 4.73 1/26 619.2 638 341 326 174-6 550 84
March/April 16-11 4.90 0/11 237.0 232 130 129 80-2 243 40
May 18-11 3.13 2/9 267.0 228 103 93 77-3 252 20
June 19-9 3.99 1/13 252.2 249 118 112 56-5 226 36
July 10-13 4.21 0/9 201.0 202 102 94 46-6 180 26
August 12-16 4.94 0/10 253.0 274 151 139 78-2 197 39
September 3-2 4.09 0/3 44.0 41 23 20 13-0 53 6
GI PINCH HIT
PLAYER AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI SH SF HP BB IBB SO SB CS DP E SLG OBP AB H HR RBI
Beckham,G .222 14 36 1 8 9 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 7 1 0 1 0 .250 .282 1 1 0 0
Cano,R .286 59 227 34 65 101 15 0 7 31 0 2 3 28 2 34 0 0 6 1 .445 .369 0 0 0 0
Cruz,N .267 123 442 63 118 238 16 1 34 85 0 2 13 47 5 96 1 0 13 0 .538 .353 3 1 0 0
+Freitas,D .210 30 81 8 17 25 5 0 1 4 1 0 0 8 0 21 0 0 2 2 .309 .281 0 0 0 0
Gamel,B .281 85 231 32 65 89 13 4 1 16 0 0 4 23 1 54 7 3 4 2 .385 .357 16 6 0 2
Gordon,D .272 125 504 57 137 170 17 5 2 27 9 5 9 8 0 75 30 10 8 14 .337 .293 3 1 0 0
Haniger,M .279 137 516 74 144 253 31 3 24 85 0 5 10 63 4 130 7 2 7 7 .490 .365 0 0 0 0
Healy,R .249 116 434 47 108 193 13 0 24 69 0 1 2 19 0 96 0 0 18 7 .445 .283 2 0 0 0
Heredia,G .217 111 263 22 57 81 10 1 4 15 7 2 4 26 0 51 1 3 3 0 .308 .295 5 2 0 0
Herrmann,C .239 32 67 5 16 27 4 2 1 5 0 1 0 9 0 21 0 0 0 1 .403 .325 6 0 0 1
Maybin,C .211 22 71 9 15 20 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 5 0 17 1 0 2 0 .282 .263 1 0 0 0
NL .251 99 251 20 63 86 12 1 3 20 0 2 2 32 1 55 8 5 3 2 .343 .338 25 6 0 2
Negron,K .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 0 0 0 0
NL .333 2 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 1 0 0 0
Romine,A .209 68 110 15 23 25 2 0 0 1 4 0 1 7 0 37 1 0 2 2 .227 .263 4 0 0 0
RIGHT .244 41 10 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 1 .244 .244 1 0 0 0
LEFT .188 69 13 15 2 0 0 0 4 0 1 7 0 24 1 .217 .273 3 0 0 0
Seager,K .216 136 519 54 112 204 32 0 20 72 0 3 5 32 3 116 2 2 10 12 .393 .267 2 0 0 0
Segura,J .314 127 523 82 164 225 28 3 9 60 3 6 4 24 2 65 20 10 16 16 .430 .345 0 0 0 0
Span,D # .277 119 390 59 108 175 20 7 11 56 0 7 4 46 0 64 8 3 9 3 .449 .353 13 6 0 4
SEA .300 76 247 32 74 120 13 6 7 28 0 6 3 18 0 40 2 1 4 3 .486 .347 8 3 0 2
+Vogelbach,D .212 25 66 6 14 22 2 0 2 7 0 0 2 11 0 24 0 0 3 0 .333 .342 3 0 0 0
Zunino,M .188 96 319 31 60 126 12 0 18 40 0 2 6 19 0 133 0 0 7 2 .395 .246 5 1 0 0
SEATTLE .256 140 4771 580 1219 1956 217 26 156 552 28 35 66 358 17 1049 73 32 110 78 .410 .314 62 15 0 5
OPPONENTS .254 140 4821 627 1226 2027 256 22 167 594 11 37 61 350 18 1151 60 23 113 87 .420 .311 81 13 0 2
DH .255 140 487 69 124 244 16 1 34 86 0 2 14 50 5 114 1 0 13 0 .501 .340 3 1 0 0
OPP
PITCHER R/L W L ERA G GS CG GF SHO SV IP H R ER HR HB BB IBB SO WP BK AVG
Armstrong,S R 0 0 0.00 4 0 0 2 0 0 4.2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 .133
Bradford,C R 5 0 3.33 40 0 0 13 0 0 48.2 48 19 18 8 5 11 0 35 1 0 .255
Colome,A # R 5 5 3.45 62 0 0 23 0 12 60.0 56 26 23 7 3 18 2 64 8 1 .240
SEA R 3 0 3.05 39 0 0 2 0 1 38.1 32 14 13 6 3 10 1 41 4 1 .221
Cook,R R 1 1 6.10 12 0 0 2 0 0 10.1 9 7 7 3 1 7 1 16 0 0 .231
Diaz,E R 0 3 1.87 67 0 0 60 0 53 67.1 36 15 14 4 4 16 0 117 3 1 .155
Duke,Z # L 5 4 4.37 62 0 0 9 0 0 45.1 53 26 22 1 6 20 4 43 3 0 .285
SEA L 2 0 7.88 17 0 0 1 0 0 8.0 9 7 7 1 1 5 0 4 0 0 .300
Elias,R L 2 1 3.50 18 2 0 12 0 0 36.0 36 15 14 0 1 12 1 23 3 0 .261
* Gonzales,M L 12 9 4.32 25 25 1 0 0 0 145.2 159 72 70 16 6 28 0 128 2 0 .279
Grimm,J # R 1 3 13.50 17 0 0 4 0 0 13.1 19 20 20 3 0 14 1 8 1 0 .358
SEA R 0 0 13.50 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500
Hernandez,F R 8 13 5.55 27 26 0 0 0 0 147.2 150 100 91 24 11 54 0 119 10 0 .261
Lawrence,C R 0 0 8.31 8 0 0 4 0 0 17.1 21 16 16 1 2 7 1 11 1 0 .292
Leake,M R 9 9 4.11 28 28 0 0 0 0 171.0 189 86 78 21 5 33 3 109 2 0 .279
LeBlanc,W L 8 3 3.56 28 23 0 5 0 0 141.2 130 59 56 21 2 33 1 112 1 0 .243
* Nicasio,J R 1 6 6.00 46 0 0 6 0 1 42.0 53 30 28 6 2 5 0 53 0 0 .308
Paxton,J L 11 5 3.74 25 25 2 0 1 0 144.1 119 60 60 19 1 41 0 186 8 0 .221
Pazos,J L 3 1 3.02 51 0 0 3 0 0 41.2 39 17 14 2 5 12 0 37 2 0 .247
* Phelps,D R 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Ramirez,E R 2 3 5.56 7 7 0 0 0 0 34.0 38 23 21 10 2 7 0 25 0 0 .281
Romine,A R 0 0 15.00 3 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 5 5 5 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 .357
* Tuivailala,S R 1 0 1.69 5 0 0 0 0 0 5.1 6 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 .300
NL 3 3 3.69 31 0 0 5 0 0 31.2 35 14 13 3 2 11 2 26 4 0 .273
Vincent,N R 3 2 4.10 53 1 0 8 0 0 48.1 42 25 22 5 3 13 4 47 0 1 .225
Warren,A # R 2 2 3.56 38 0 0 8 0 0 43.0 42 17 17 5 2 20 1 45 2 0 .250
SEA R 2 1 5.54 14 0 0 2 0 0 13.0 16 8 8 2 1 8 1 8 1 0 .296
SEATTLE 78 62 4.21 140 140 3 137 9 55 1254.2 1226 627 587 167 61 350 18 1151 51 3 .254
OPPONENTS 62 78 3.92 140 140 3 137 4 29 1249.0 1219 580 544 156 66 358 17 1049 52 6 .256