Tough Loss in Toronto
Well, fellow Mariners fans, today's game against the Blue Jays felt like a rollercoaster ride without the thrill at the end
. We had some moments of hope, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough to secure a win as the Blue Jays walked away victorious with a final score of 3-1.A Lone Highlight for the Mariners
The standout moment for Seattle came in the top of the 2nd inning when Rowdy Tellez sent an absolute rocket to right field, marking his solo home run that tied up the game 1-1 at the time. That was one memorable hit!
Unfortunately, our bats couldn't quite find their rhythm thereafter.Close Calls and Missed Opportunities
Despite Julio Rodríguez having a tough day at the plate, grounding out twice and being caught stealing, we did see some promising chances. In the 4th inning, Randy Arozarena got hit by a pitch and Luke Raley doubled, only for Arozarena's dash home to end in an out. It was a heartbreaker, as that could have swung the momentum in our favor. The Blue Jays played a tight defense, and we couldn’t capitalize on our base runners.A Strong Defensive Effort
Today's outing saw our defense holding its own, especially with our pitchers stepping up and keeping the Jays from running away with it. Logan Gilbert and the bullpen did a commendable job keeping the lineup at bay after those early runs. However, the pesky Blue Jays' lineup, with smart base running and timely hitting, found ways to stay ahead.Looking Forward
While today's result didn’t go our way, there's always the next game! Let’s keep our heads up and our eyes on the prize. We know our team has what it takes, and maybe next time, we'll see those bats come alive from start to finish. Go Mariners!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Blue Jays (April 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |