Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high eight in six shutout innings of one-hit ball, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 in the opener of their four-game series.
Hard-hitting prospect Kyle Manzardo, a WSU Cougars product who has been bashing minor league pitchers this season, will now join a Cleveland lineup that can use some middle muscle.
The Seattle Mariners' third base combination of Josh Rojas and Luis Urías has been among the best in the AL, and one half was glad to play in the outfield to get them both in the lineup.
"When the Mariners made that trade with Arizona, Josh Rojas held the deal up," said Seattle broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith of the team's current leading hitter.
Chris Sale allowed one run over five innings and struck out nine, and the Atlanta Braves salvaged the final game of a three-game series with a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith and wife Kathy Surace-Smith have purchased a stake in the Seattle Mariners, becoming just the third additions to the team’s ownership group since 1992.
The Seattle Mariners have had 18 straight games where their starting pitcher has allowed two earned runs or less. The Pitching Ninja breaks down why the staff is so special.