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Mariners to Test Waters Against Athletics: Will Seattle's Current Hold?

As the Mariners gear up for their next challenge against the Athletics, fans are keenly watching the team's performance trends, especially after their recent games. The Mariners have shown a mix of outcomes in their past few outings, which could be pivotal in setting expectations for the upcoming game at T-Mobile Park.


Sep 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing their last three games reveals a fluctuating performance pattern. In their most recent match against the Twins, they managed to secure an impressive 10 runs on 10 hits with no errors, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive game. This victory was preceded by a more modest win where they scored 3 runs off 10 hits. However, it's worth noting that despite these victories, there was a loss where they only managed to score 1 run from 6 hits and committed 2 errors.


These performances highlight several key trends for the Mariners. Firstly, their ability to hit has been consistent, with double-digit hits in two out of three games. However, there seems to be an inconsistency in converting these hits into runs as seen in the game with only one run scored.


Sep 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Sam Haggerty (0) advances to third base on a throwing error by Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Pitching appears to be another area of variability. In their victorious games, bullpen management seemed effective but showed signs of strain during losses with an ERA swinging from commendable lows to concerning highs across different matches.


Fielding is another aspect where improvement is noticeable; after committing errors in one game leading to a loss, subsequent matches saw cleaner performances contributing significantly to wins.


Sep 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (56) has Seattle Mariners second baseman Sam Haggerty (not pictured) in a run down during the seventh inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

As we look forward to seeing how these trends play out against the Athletics at T-Mobile Park on May 12th at 01:40 UTC (broadcasted on ROOT Sports NW), fans should keep an eye on whether Mariners can leverage their hitting prowess while tightening up pitching and fielding strategies further. This matchup promises not just another chapter in this season’s story but also offers insights into how well Seattle can adapt and evolve its gameplay based on past performances.

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