Tough Day for the Mariners
It was a difficult outing for our Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, falling 8-1 against the Oakland Athletics. Our pitching staff and bats just couldn’t find their rhythm, but we remain hopeful for the next game.
Early Promise Fades Away
The game started off promising with both teams locked in a tight battle. The Mariners managed to take an early lead in the 2nd inning thanks to a solo homer by Cal Raleigh to right center, flying 387 feet into the stands. That home run had us all believing in a Mariners victory!
But unfortunately, that turned out to be the only run for the Mariners throughout the game.The Athletics responded promptly in the 3rd inning, taking advantage of their opportunities and scoring two runs to grab the lead. And despite a rocky start, their gameplay simply outmatched ours as the innings progressed.
Athletics Take Control
The Athletics really took control in the later stages of the game, especially in the 8th inning, where they expanded their lead with a decisive three-run double by Max Schuemann. These moments highlighted the struggle our Mariners faced in both pitching and batting against a persistent Oakland lineup.Adding insult to injury, JJ Bleday of the Athletics delivered a final blow in the 9th inning with a two-run homer, sealing the game at 8-1. This was definitely not the outcome we, Mariners fans, were hoping for, especially with the strong start we had.
Looking Ahead
Despite the tough loss, it's important to stay behind our Mariners. Baseball is a game of ups and downs, and every day is a new opportunity to bounce back. Let's continue to support Julio Rodriguez, Mitch Haniger, and the rest of the team as they look to turn things around in the next game. We’ve seen what this team is capable of, and we’ll be rooting for them every step of the way! Go Mariners!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Mariners (May 12th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 0 |