Mariners win on Opening Day!
One down, one hundred and sixty one to go.
A few minutes ago, Mariners closer J.J. Putz put the finishing touches on a crucial debut win over the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field in front of 46,334 fans. The roof was unfortunately closed due to the booming storm that arrived not long after the first pitch, but unlike the weather, the game was great. As the left field screen proclaimed during the top of the 9th inning, the Rangers were "thunderstruck".
The final score was five to two, Mariners.
New ace pitcher Erik Bedard started the game, and with the exception of a home run surrendered to the Rangers' Michael Young, he pitched masterfully, while Jose Lopez starred in the 7th inning offensive that saw the Mariners take a four run lead, (later cut to three). Lopez's line drive double scored Yuniesky Betancourt and Ichiro from third and second bases, respectively.
A fan sign borrowing from the theme of Barack Obama's groundbreaking presidential campaign summed up the region's hopes for this season.
It read, M's: Yes we can!
Seattle will play against Texas tomorrow and Wednesday at Safeco Field before traveling to Baltimore for a three game series.
A few minutes ago, Mariners closer J.J. Putz put the finishing touches on a crucial debut win over the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field in front of 46,334 fans. The roof was unfortunately closed due to the booming storm that arrived not long after the first pitch, but unlike the weather, the game was great. As the left field screen proclaimed during the top of the 9th inning, the Rangers were "thunderstruck".
The final score was five to two, Mariners.
New ace pitcher Erik Bedard started the game, and with the exception of a home run surrendered to the Rangers' Michael Young, he pitched masterfully, while Jose Lopez starred in the 7th inning offensive that saw the Mariners take a four run lead, (later cut to three). Lopez's line drive double scored Yuniesky Betancourt and Ichiro from third and second bases, respectively.
A fan sign borrowing from the theme of Barack Obama's groundbreaking presidential campaign summed up the region's hopes for this season.
It read, M's: Yes we can!
Seattle will play against Texas tomorrow and Wednesday at Safeco Field before traveling to Baltimore for a three game series.
# Posted by Andrew : 6:59 PM
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