Tonight'S Game Information: Starting Pitchers: RHP Félix Hernández (5-4, 5.58) vs. RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx (0-1, 5.68)
Tonight'S Game Information: Starting Pitchers: RHP Félix Hernández (5-4, 5.58) vs. RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx (0-1, 5.68)
Tonight'S Game Information: Starting Pitchers: RHP Félix Hernández (5-4, 5.58) vs. RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx (0-1, 5.68)
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• Four Score - Seattle is 23-5 when scoring 4-or-more runs, but 10-15 when scoring 3-or-fewer runs.
COMEBACK KIDS…the Mariners recorded their 16th comeback win of the season yesterday…their 16
The Mariners bullpen has allowed 1 comeback wins are 2nd-most in the American League (Boston, 17)…rank ahead of Houston (13) and New
run in 27.1 IP (0.33 ERA) over the last 9 York-AL (13) for comeback wins…in their 16 comeback wins, the Mariners have taken the lead in the 7th
games (5/18-c). inning and later on 10 occasions…the Mariners have 13 game-winning RBI in the 7th inning and later this
season, tied with Milwaukee for the Major League-lead.
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The Mariners are 21-9 (.700) in games
HIGH WATER MARK...the Mariners are a season-high 13 games over .500 at 33-20…marks the first time
Seattle is 13 games over .500 since being 83-70 (.542) after game #153 in 2014…with a win today, the
Mariners would move to 14 games above .500 since being 80-66 (.548) after game #154 in 2014.
decided by 2 or fewer runs, the best
winning percentage in the American HOT START...Seattle is 33-20 through its first 53 games of the season, its 4th-best record in club history,
League and T2nd-highest in the Major trailing only 2001 (41-12/.774), 2003 (35-18/.660) and 2002 (34-19/.642)...the team’s 33 wins through the
Leagues…trail Colorado (.720/18-7) end of May are currently 4th-most in club history, trailing 2001 (40), 2003 (36) and 2002 (34).
and tied with Milwaukee (.700/21-9).
WHAT A RELIEF…since May 10, Mariners relievers have combined for the lowest bullpen ERA in the Major
499
Leagues…during this span, Seattle’s bullpen has posted a 1.58 ERA (9 ER, 51.1 IP), which ranks ahead of
Milwaukee (2.11/16 ER, 68.1 IP) and Houston (2.20/11 ER/45.0 IP)...over the last 9 games, the Mariners
relievers have combined to allow only 1 run over 27.1 innings in relief (0.33 ERA)...during this stretch, dating
Marc Rzepczynski has appeared in
499 career games, including 23 starts... back to May 18, Mariners relievers have limited opponents to a .138 (12x87) average, while walking 2 and
among all active left-handed pitchers striking out 32...Edwin Díaz (7.0), Juan Nicasio (5.0), Dan Altavilla (4.1) and Chasen Bradford (3.0) each
his 499 career appearances are 9th- have active scoreless innings streaks of at least 3.0 innings.
most in the Majors.
BENNY BALLGAME…in the month of May, Ben Gamel is batting .339 (21x62) with 6 runs, 3 doubles, 1
A MONTH TO REMEMBER home run, 4 RBI, 1 HBP, 8 walks, 3 stolen bases and a .423 on-base percentage in 22 games…among
The Mariners are 17-9 this month…the American League leaders for the month of May (min. 60 AB), he ranks 5th in on-base percentage and 9th
17 wins are the most by Seattle since in batting…since May 1, he has raised his batting average from .121 (4x33) to .263 (25x95) and his on-base
going 18-9 in September of 2016... percentage from .171 to .340.
marks the 21st time in club history to
record at least 17 wins in a single month AS THE STARTING PITCHING GOES…since May 1, the Mariners are 17-9 (.654), tied with Washington
and 19th time to finish May with at least (17) and trailing only Milwaukee (18) for the most wins in the Major Leagues during that span…during that
a .500 record or better...the 17 wins in same span, Mariners starters are 10-4 with a 2.80 ERA (51 ER, 163.2 IP) with 134 strikeouts and 38 walks
May are currently T3rd-most in club in 26 games…Seattle starters rank 3rd in the American League in ERA during that span, trailing Houston
history:
(2.44/44 ER, 162.0 IP) and Los Angeles-AL (2.67/45 ER, 151.2 IP)…the 163.2 innings pitched by Mariners
Rk. Year Record
1. 2001............................ 20-7 (.741) starters are tied for the most in the AL since May 1 (also: Cleveland).
2. 2003............................ 19-8 (.704) DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS...Kyle Seager has 24 career home runs vs. the Rangers, the most vs.
3. 2018............................17-9 (.654) a single team in his career...among all active players, his 24 career home runs are tied with Mike Trout for
2016.......................... 17-11 (.607)
5. 2014.......................... 16-14 (.533)
most vs. the Rangers...Seager also ranks 2nd in doubles (37), 3rd in hits (151) and RBI (87), T3rd in runs
2007.......................... 16-14 (.533) scored (86) and 4th in walks (48).
2002.......................... 16-11 (.593) SOMEBODY SAVE ME…Edwin Díaz has recorded 19 saves this seasons (1 in March, 10 in April and 8
VS. TEXAS in May)...his 19 saves through the end of May are the 2nd-most in franchise history, trailing only Kazuhiro
The Mariners and Rangers meet for the Sasaki’s 21 saves through May in 2001...Díaz’s 19 saves prior to the All-Star break are already T11th-most
7th (4-2) of 19 games this season… in club history (Sasaki, 29 in 2001)...with 1 more save this month (3 games left in May), Díaz would become
the Mariners are 17-11 in their last 28 only the 3rd Mariners closer to record at least 9 saves in back-to-back months, joining Fernando Rodney
games against the Rangers, dating
(May & June, 2014/August & September, 2014) and J.J. Putz (May & June, 2007).
back to Sept. 6, 2016…in the last 14
meetings between the two clubs at AS YOU MAY KNOW…the Mariners are 17-9 with a 2.89 (77 ER, 240.0 IP) ERA in May...AND AS YOU
Safeco Field (9/7/16-c), the Mariners
are 9-5: MIGHT ALSO KNOW...the team’s 2.89 ERA is the 3rd-lowest in the Majors this month, trailing only
Year Home Road Totals
Washington (2.57/61 ER, 214.0 IP) and Houston (2.63/66 ER, 225.2 IP)…BUT DID YOU KNOW?…that
2016 5-5 2-7 7-12 the Seattle’s 2.89 ERA is currently the 2nd-lowest team ERA in the month of May in franchise history,
2017 5-4 6-4 11-8 trailing only the team’s 2.82 ERA in May of 2011?...the Mariners are also on pace for the 9th time in
2018 2-1 2-1 4-2
All-Time 165-153 152-172 317-325 club history to have a team ERA under 3.00 in a single calendar month...marks the lowest monthly team
ERA since recording a 2.79 ERA in August of 2014...the team’s 2.89 ERA is currently the 7th-lowest in a
MARINERSMEDIA.COM calendar month...the record for the lowest ERA in a single month is 2.53 set in June of 2014.
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • <TUESDAY • MAY 29, 2018 • VS. TEXAS RANGERS • PAGE 2
TEAM PITCHING
W-L ERA CG/SV IP H R ER BB-I SO HR
Season Totals 33-20 3.89 2/20 477.0 429 216 206 140-4 464 58
Starters 19-13 4.11 2/0 304.2 286 144 139 86-1 268 40
Relievers 14-7 3.50 0/20 172.1 143 72 67 54-3 196 18
Safeco 16-10 3.52 1/11 243.0 206 104 95 77-3 239 28
Road 17-10 4.27 1/9 234.0 223 112 111 63-1 225 30
March/April 16-11 4.90 0/11 237.0 232 130 129 80-2 243 40
May 17-9 2.89 2/9 240.0 197 86 77 60-2 221 18
MARINERS BULLPEN BRIEFS
PITCHER LAST APP. IP,H,R,ER,BB,K LAST WIN LAST SAVE LAST LOSS SV/OPP 1st BF/RETIRED RI/STRANDED
53-Altavilla, rhp 5/20 vs. DET 1.0,0,0,0,0,1 5/19 vs. DET --- 4/17 vs. HOU 0/1 (.000) 18/11 (.611) 11/6 (.545)
60-Bradford, rhp 5/26 vs. MIN 1.0,1,0,0,0,1 (W) 5/26 vs. MIN --- --- 0/0 (---) 16/11 (.688) 9/7 (.778)
48-Colomé, rhp 5/28 vs. TEX 1.0,1,0,0,0,2 (H) 4/22 vs. MIN (w/TB) 5/27 vs. MIN 5/6 vs. TOR (w/TB) 1/1 (1.000)^ 2/2 (1.000)^ 0/0 (---)^
46-Cook, rhp 5/26 vs. MIN 1.0,0,0,0,0,1 (H) 8/4/14 vs. TB (OAK) 6/29/14 at MIA (OAK) 5/2/15 at TEX (OAK) 0/0 (---) 4/4 (1.000) 3/3 (1.000)
39-Díaz, rhp 5/28 vs. TEX 1.0,0,0,0,1,1 (SV) 9/22/17 vs. CLE 5/28 vs. TEX 5/2 vs. OAK 19/21 (.905) 28/21 (.750) 2/2 (1.000)
12-Nicasio, rhp 5/26 vs. MIN 2.0,0,0,0,0,5 4/20 at TEX 9/30/17 vs. MIL (STL) 5/13 at DET 0/2 (---) 25/17 (.680) 3/3 (1.000)
47-Pazos, lhp 5/28 vs. TEX 0.1,0,0,0,0,0 (H) 5/14 at MIN --- 5/16 vs. TEX 0/1 (.000) 20/15 (.750) 13/10 (.769)
25-Rzepczynski, lhp 5/24 at OAK 0.1,0,0,0,0,0 8/8/17 at OAK 8/16/17 vs. BAL 9/29/17 at LAA 0/0 (---) 16/10 (.625) 9/5 (.556)
50-Vincent, rhp - DL 5/26 vs. MIN 0.2,0,1,1,1,1 5/22 at OAK 9/26/16 at HOU 5/17 vs. DET 0/1 (.000) 25/22 (.880) 14/8 (.571)
*Relief appearances only ^with Seattle Team Totals 20/27 (.741) 166/122 (.735) 74/51 (.689)
#53 - DAN ALTAVILLA, RHP 2018: 18 G, 3-2, 3.24 ERA, 0-1 SV, 4 HLD #39 - EDWIN DÍAZ, RHP 2018: 28 G, 0-1, 1.59 ERA, 19-21 SV, 0 HLD
Career-High IP: 3.0 (8/27 at NYY) 2018-High IP: 1.1-4x (last: 4/21 at TEX) Career-High IP: 2.2 (6/14/16 at TB) 2018-High IP: 1.1 (4/21 at TEX)
• May Man - Allowed 0 runs this month: May 12-current (4.1 IP in 5 G). • Good Start - His 19 saves rank T11th-most in club history before the All-Star
• Tough to Hit - Has limited opposing batters to a .161 (9x56) average against. Break (also: K. Sasaki, ‘00 & T. Wilhelmsen, ‘13)…record is 29 by Sasaki in ‘01.
• He’s Back - Recalled from AAA May 27 (Vincent DL)...2 G w/Rainiers (1.0 IP, 2 K). • Ring ‘Em Up - Has struck out 47 of 105 batters faced (44.8%) this season.
• W#3 - W #3 with 1-2-3 7th inning (1 K), May 18 vs. DET. • Leaderboard - His 47 strikeouts are most among AL relievers (A. Chapman,
• DL Stint - On 10-day DL, May 1 (retro to 4/30)-5/12 (activated prior to G2 of NYY, 39)…his 19 saves lead the Major Leagues (Wade Davis-COL,18).
DH at DET on 5/12) with AC joint inflammation. • K/9.0 IP - His 14.93 K’s per 9.0 IP (47 K, 28.1 IP) rank 3rd among AL relievers.
• On the Mend - Appeared with AA Arkansas on rehab assignment on 5/10 vs. • Dominant - Opposing hitters are 10-for-92 (.109) w/47 K’s this season.
Springfield (1.0,0,0,0,0,2). • SV #18 - Nailed down 2-1 win 5/25 vs. MIN for career SV #70; now 4th on SEA
• W#2 - W #2/BS #1 w/0.2 ShO IP 4/26 @CLE; allowed 1 inherited run. all-time saves list (3. M. Schooler, 98; 5. D. Aardsma, 69).
• L#2 - Walked 1st BF, allowed 2R-HR to next BF (McCann) in 4-1 loss, 4/17 vs. HOU. • SV #17 - Struck out the side (3 BF) protecting 1-0 lead 5/23 at OAK.
• W#1 - Earned 1st win of the season on 4/13 vs. OAK (1.0,0,0,0,1,1). • SV #14 - Struck out the side (3 BF) protecting 1-0 lead 5/14 at MIN.
• Leave ‘em be - In 8-3 win over KC on 4/10, came in with 2 runners on in the • BS #1 - Allowed 2-out, 2-run, GT HR to Upton 5/5 vs. LAA in eventual 9-8 Ms win.
6th and stranded both (1.1,1,0,0,1,2). • L #1 - Allowed solo HR (Canha) 5/2 vs. OAK to snap 2-2 tie in 9th in 3-2 loss.
• L #1 - Tagged w/L #1 when he allowed a solo HR in 1.1 IP 4/5 at MIN. • POM - Named Hartford Presents AL Reliever of the Month for April.
• 2018 Debut - GIDP to only BF in the 6th inning 3/29 vs. CLE. • SV #11 - recorded 3rd save in 3 days (4/24-26) 4/26 at CLE, all protecting
• 2017 Totals - Went 1-1, 4.24 (22 ER, 46.2 IP) w/52 K in 41 games with Seattle. 1-run leads; combined line: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K.
#60 - CHASEN BRADFORD, RHP 2018: 16 G, 4-0, 2.37 ERA, 0-0 SV, 1 HLD • SV #9 - Protected 1-0 lead for SV #9 4/24 @CWS w/1-2-3 9th (2 K).
• SV #8 - Tossed a career-high 40 pitches in 1.1 IP 4/21 at TEX.
Career-High IP: 3.0 (4/9 at KC) 2018-High IP: 3.0 (4/9 at KC) • SV #6 - ShO 9th for SV #6; was his 3rd SV in 3 SEA games (4/11-14).
• Last Game - W#4, tossing a scoreless 12th inning in SEA’s 4-3 walkoff win. • SV #1 - SV#1 in 2018 season debut on 3/29 vs. CLE (1.0,0,0,0,0,3,2HB,BK).
• Hold - Earned 1st hold of the season on 5/9 at TOR (0.2,1,0,0,1,1). • 2017 Totals - Went 4-6-34, 3.27 (24 ER, 66.0 IP) w/89 K in 66 appearances.
• W#3 - Allowed 1 R (HR to S. Piscotty to leadoff the 5th) on 1 hit over 2.1 • Save It - His 34 saves were T4th in AL (also: Ken Giles-HOU), trailing Alex
scoreless innings 5/3 vs. OAK. Colome-TB (47), Roberto Osuna-TOR (39) and Craig Kimbrel-BOS (35).
• W#2 - Worked 2.0 IP 4/21 at TEX (2 H, 1 ER, 1 K) in come-from-behind win.
#12 - JUAN NICASIO, RHP 2018: 25 G, 1-2, 5.11 ERA, 0-2 SV, 14 HLD
• W#1 - Tossed 1.2 ShO IP & stranded 2 inherited runners, 4/14 vs. OAK.
• 2018 Debut - Retired 9 of 10 BF in career-high 3.0 IP on 4/9 at KC (3.0,0,0,0,1,2). Career-High IP: 3.0 (4x, 8/17/16 at MIL w/PIT) 2018-High IP: 2.0 (4/26 vs. MIN)
• Join the Club - Recalled from AAA Tacoma on 4/9 (Ryon Healy to the DL). • He’s a Winner - Seattle is 22-3 when he appears in a game.
• Tacoma Time - Appeared in 1 G w/the Rainiers, tossing 1.0 ShO IP on 4/5 vs. SAC. • Leader - His 14 holds lead the Major Leagues (Archie Bradley-ARI, 13).
• Seattle-Bound - Claimed off waivers by Seattle from the Mets on Jan. 19, 2018. • Strikes - Ranks 4th among ML relievers with a 14.00 K/BB ratio (28 K, 2 BB).
• 2017 Totals - Was 2-0, 3.74 (14 ER, 33.2 IP) in 28 games with New York-NL. • Lately - Has allowed just 1 hit in last 4 G (5.0 IP) w/7 K (15 BF).
• The Debut - Made his MLB debut on June 25 at San Francisco (1.0 ShO IP). • Pow! - 6-up, 6-down w/5 K’s in season-high 2.0 IP 5/26 vs. MIN.
• Winner, Winner - Earned his first ML win, 8/2 at Colorado (2.0 ShO IP). • L#2 - Recorded the loss 5/13 at DET, allowing 1 R on 3 H in 0.0 IP in 9th.
• BS #1 - Allowed 2R HR in 8th inning 5/2 vs. OAK for 1st BS of year.
#48 - ALEX COLOMÉ, RHP 2018: 25 G, 2-5, 3.80 ERA, 12-14 SV, 1 HLD • Streak - Did not allowed a run in 7 G (4/16-5/1): 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0R, 0 BB, 8 K.
Career-High IP: 7.0-2x (last: 7/1/15 vs. CLE w/TB) 2018-High IP: 1.2 (5/5 vs. TOR w/TB) • W #1 - W #1 4/20 at TEX, working a shutout 8th in 2-2 tie.
• Last Outing - Fanned 2 in a scoreless 8th for his 1st hold of ‘18, 5/28 vs. TEX. • Off the Hook - Allowed a walks and a single to begin the 8th on 4/11 at KC,
• First Impression - Has appeared in 2 games since being added to the Mari- but got out of the inning without giving up a run (1.0,1,0,0,1,1).
ners active roster on May 27…has retired 6-of-7 BF in 2.0 ShO IP…has 1 save • Leave ‘Em Loaded - 5 up, 5 down, stranding inherited based loaded, 4/7 at MIN.
and 1 hold…has allowed 1 hit while striking out 2. • 2017 Totals - Combined to go 5-5 with 6 saves and a 2.61 ERA (21 ER, 72.1
• Tough - Left-handed hitters are 9x47/.191 this season with 20 strikeouts. IP) in 76 games with Pittsburgh (65 G), Philadelphia (2 G) and St. Louis (9 G).
• Streak - Has converted his last 11 consecutive save opportunities (4/9-c). • Leader - Tied for NL lead with career-high 76 appearances and was T9th in
• SEA Debut - 1-2-3 9th for SV #12 in 3-1 win vs. MIN 5/27 on 1st day w/club. NL in holds (21), 12th among relievers in WHIP (1.08) and 14th in ERA (2.61).
• Join the Club - Acquired from TB on May 25 (w/Denard Span)...reported 5/27. • Career - Has appeared in parts of 8 Major League seasons with Colorado
• Last TB Game - SV #11 5/24 vs. BOS w/TB, retiring only BF. (2011-14), Los Angeles-NL (2015), Pittsburgh (2016-17), Philadelphia (2017,
• April Showers - Was 2-3, w/5 SV (2 BS) & 6.00 ERA (12.0 IP, 19 H, 8 ER) in 13 St. Louis (2017) and Seattle (2018-c)…originally signed with Colorado as a
games in April, but is 7-7 in SV OPS in May with a 1.54 ERA (11.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER). non-drafted free agent on Aug. 21, 2006.
• With the Rays - Recorded 11 SV (in 13 OP) w/2-5 4.15 mark in 23 G w/ #47 - JAMES PAZOS, LHP 2018: 20 G, 1-1, 1.42 ERA, 0-1 SV, 5 HLD
TB...21.2 IP, 24 H, 12 R, 10 ER, 8 BB, 23 K, 1 HR.
• 2017 - Led the Majors w/47 saves, including MLB-high six of 4+ outs. Career-High IP: 2.2 (4/22 at TEX) 2018-High IP: 2.2 (4/22 at TEX)
• All-Star - AL All-Star with Tampa Bay in 2016. • Ranking - His 1.42 ERA (3 ER, 19.0 IP) ranks 7th-best among AL relievers.
• Career - Prior to trade, spent entire career w/TB, debuting in 2013. • Snapped - Allowed 1 run on 5/16 vs. TEX, snapping his streak of 14.0 consec-
utive scoreless innings…during the streak (4/10-5/15), went 1-0 with 4 holds
#46 - RYAN COOK, RHP 2018: 4 G, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0-0 SV, 2 HLD while recording 12 strikeouts, 0 walks and 4 HBP…limited opponents to a .111
Career-High IP: 2.0-9x (last: 4/30/15 vs. LAA w/OAK) 2018-High IP: 1.1 (5/17 vs. DET) (5x45) average against during the scoreless streak.
• Last Game - Pitched a 1-2-3 7th (1 K) 5/26 vs. MIN. • W #1 - ShO 7th inning 5/14 at MIN in 1-0 game.
• 2018 Debut - Recorded the final out, stranding runners on 3B & 1B in the 6th • Go Long - Career high 2.2 IP on 4/22 at TEX (2.2,1,0,0,0,2,HB).
and tossed 1-2-3 7th inning in Mariners debut on 5/17 vs. DET. • 2 for 1 - 1st pitch GIDP to strand pair of runners 4/15 vs. OAK.
• Join the Club - Selected from AAA Tacoma on May 17. • 2018 Debut - Allowed HR to 1st BF 4/4 at San Fran (1.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER).
• Last Game - Last appeared in the Majors on Sept. 16, 2015 at BAL w/BOS. • 2017 Totals - Went 4-5 with a 3.86 ERA (23 ER, 53.2 IP) with 65 strikeouts and
• Tacoma Time - Was 0-1-2 with a 2.03 ERA (3 ER, 13.1 IP) with 17 strikeouts 24 walks in 59 relief appearances.
and 3 walks in 13 games with AAA Tacoma prior to being selected on May 17. • Up & Down Season - Was 2-1 with 2.01 ERA (7 ER, 31.1 IP) with 38 strike-
• Caught Looking - Recorded a strikeout in 11-of-13 outings with Tacoma, outs in first 30 games of season…posted 12.38 ERA (11 ER, 8.0 IP) in next 11
including 5 games with multiple strikeouts. appearances, before posting 3.14 ERA (5 ER, 14.1 IP) over his final 18 outings.
• Tough - Held right-handed batters to a .172 (5x29) average against w/Tacoma • Bullpen Marks - Among Seattle relievers was 2nd in strikeouts (65), T2nd
• Welcome to Seattle - Originally signed a one-year contract with Seattle on in wins (4), 3rd in innings (53.2), 4th in games (59) and ERA (3.86) and 5th in
Jan. 7, 2016….re-signed a 2-year minor league contract on Nov. 14, 2016. opponent batting average (.248).
• 2017 - Missed 2017 season after having “Tommy John” surgery on Oct. 20, 2016. • Lefty Length - His 53.2 innings were 9th-most by a left-handed reliever in AL.
• All-Star - AL All-Star with Oakland in 2012…finished the year with a record #25 - MARC RZEPCZYNSKI, LHP 2018: 16 G, 0-0, 8.10 ERA, 0-0 SV, 3 HLD
of 6-2-14 saves and a 2.09 ERA (17 ER, 73.1 IP) with 80 K and 27 B in 71 G.
Career-Hi IP: 7.0-2x (10/3/10 at MIN w/TOR) 2018-High IP: 1.0 (2x, 4/27 @CLE)
• Career - Has appeared in the Majors with Arizona (2011), Oakland (2012-15)
and Boston (2015)…originally selected by Arizona in the 27th round of the 2008 • Last Game - Retired only BF 5/24 at OAK.
MLB Draft out of USC…made MLB debut w/ARI on July 20, 2011 vs. MIL. • Ring ‘Em Up - On 5/16 vs. TEX (0.2,0,3,0,1,3), tallied 3 strikeouts in a relief
appearance for the first time since Sept. 7, 2015 vs. COL w/SD.
• Up & Down - 0 ER in 1st 3 G (1.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 K), but touched for 4 ER in 3 G
4/7-19 (2.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 HR, 2 K)...did not allowed a R in 3 G (1.0 IP, 2 H)
4/20-24...allowed 2 ER over in 5 G (1.2 IP), 4/26-5/15…gave up 3 unearned
runs in last outing, 5/16 vs. TEX.
• 2017 Totals - Went 2-2 with 1 save and a 4.02 ERA (14 ER, 31.1 IP) with 25
strikeouts in 64 relief appearances with the Mariners.
• Stranded - Stranded 85% (44 of 52) of inherited base runners; best mark in
MLB (min. 50 inherited runners).
• In a Holding Pattern - His 20 holds ranked T12th in the American League.
• Durable - Between 2011-17, logged 458 relief appearances, 3rd-most among
left-handed pitchers, behind Tony Watson (474) and Mike Dunn (473).
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • TUESDAY • MAY 29, 2018 • VS. TEXAS RANGERS • PAGE 4
#1 - GORDON BECKHAM, INF vs. Bibens-Dirkx: Never Faced #26 - HERRMANN, CHRIS, C vs. Bibens-Dirkx: Never Faced
Last Game: 1x3, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 3 G (3x7) Last Game: 1x4, 2 K, 5/27 vs. MIN Current Streak: 1 G (1x4)
Homestand: 3x10, K Last HR: 8/26/16 at SF w/ATL Homestand: 1x4, 2 K Last HR: 9/24/17 vs. MIA w/ARI
Season-Highs: streak: 3 (5/26-c)…hits: 2 (5/15 vs. TEX)…RBI: --- Season-Highs: streak: 1 (5/27-c)…hits: 1 (5/27 vs. MIN)…RBI: ---
• He’s A Winner - Mariners are 9-1 when he appears in a game, 8-1 in starts. • Welcome - Selected from AAA Tacoma May 27...started at catcher, going 1-for-4.
• Lately - Is 4x13/.308 over last 5 games (May 23-current). • Tacoma Recap - Hit .266 (33x124), w/24 R, 2 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 22 RBI & 34 BB
• Join the Club - Selected from AAA Tacoma prior to the game on May 14. in 37 G...recorded at least 1 BB in 27 of 34 G...at time of selection ranked
• Rainiers Report - Hit .300 (27x90) with 17 R, 4 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 15 RBI, 19 2nd in PCL and T8th in MiL w/34 walks.
BB, a .412 OBP & a .500 slugging mark (.912 OPS) in 25 G w/AAA Tacoma. • Signing - Signed as a MiL Free Agent with Seattle on April 5, 2018 after
• Leaderboard - Among PCL leaders at the time of his selection (5/14), ranked being DFA’d by Arizona on March 25 and released on March 28.
T13th in walks and 14th in on-base percentage and OPS. • Career - a 6-year ML veteran with MIN (2012-15) and ARI (2016-17)...was
• At AAA - Hit safely in 12-of-last-14 games w/AAA Tacoma (4/17-5/12), batting originally selected by Baltimore in the 10th round of the 2008 MLB First-Year
.315 (17x54) with 9 runs, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, 10 RBI and 11 walks. Player Drafter out of Alvin Community (TX) College.
• Signing - Re-signed to a minor league contract on March 26, 2018. #7 - ANDREW ROMINE, INF vs. Bibens-Dirkx: 0x2
#23 - NELSON CRUZ, OF/DH vs. Bibens-Dirkx: .500 (1x2) Last Game: 1x2, sac as SS, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 1 G (1x2)
Last Game: 1x4, RBI, K 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 1 G (1x4) Homestand: 1x9, sac., K Last HR: 7/14/17 vs. TOR (w/DET)
Homestand: 3x15, R, HR, 4 RBI, HBP, 3 K Last HR: 5/26 vs. MIN (#8) Season-Highs: streak: 2 (5/5-13)…hits: 3 (5/10 at TOR)…RBI: ---
Season-Highs: streak: 4 (4/19-22)…hits: 4 (4/28 at CLE)…RBI: 3 (5/1 vs. OAK) • Versatile - Has appeared at 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, and CF this season.
• HR Alert - Hit HR#8, 2-R HR w/1-out in 6th IP to give M’s 3-2 lead; team • Off the Bench - Pinch-ran for Canó after HBP, 5/13 at DET…finished game at 2B; 1-for-3, K.
won 4-3 in 12 innings. • On Base - Reached base safely in 3-of-4 PA, 5/12 at DET (#2)…0x1, R, 2 BB, K, HBP.
• Ouch - Left game 5/15 in B3 with a right foot contusion after being HBP... • 3-Hit Night - First 3-hit game since 8/6/17 at BAL w/DET on 5/10 at TOR (3x5, R).
returned 5/18 vs. DET, missing 2 games...HBP 5/19 & returned 5/23 at OAK. • Hit - Snapped an 0-for-14 stretch to open the season with 1st hit as a Mar-
• Big Day - Recorded his 12th career 4+ hit game, 4/28 at CLE…went 4-for-5 iner (2B) on 5/5 vs. LAA (1x4, 2B).
with a run, double, home run and 2 RBI. #15 - KYLE SEAGER, 3B vs. Bibens-Dirkx: 0x1, BB
• DL Stint - On the 10-day DL with a sprained right ankle on April 3 (retro to Last Game: 1x3, RBI, BB, CS, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 2 G (3x7)
4/1)-April 14...left game on 3/31 with a sprained right ankle. Homestand: 3x15, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, K Last HR: 5/27 vs. MIN (#9)
• Boom - HR #1 (off Kluber) on 1st pitch he saw in 2018; 2R HR were only runs
Season-Hi: streak: 5 (4/10-15)…hits: 3-3x (last: 5/12, #2 at DET)…RBI: 5 (5/10 at TOR)
in 2-1 Opening Night Seattle win...HR #2 3/31 vs. CLE in 2nd game.
• Clutch - Has 18 2-out RBI, 2nd-most in the AL (trailing: M. Machado, 19).
#16 - BEN GAMEL, OF vs. Bibens-Dirkx: 0x2, RBI, K • Power Up - Hit 4 HR in a 7 game span May 10-16.
Last Game: 3x4, SB, CS, 5/27 vs. MIN Current Streak: 4 G (7x15) • Good Day - Belted 2 homers, incl. a grand slam, and had 5 RBI on 5/10 at
Homestand: 6x11, BB, K, 2 SB, CS Last HR: 5/19 vs. DET (#1) TOR…marked his 7th career 2-HR game (last: 7/7/15 at NYY) and his 5th career
Season-Highs: streak: 4-3x (5/24-c)…hits: 3 (5/27 vs. MIN)…RBI: 2 (5/18 vs. DET) 5-RBI game (last: 6/2/16 at SD)…career-high is 6 RBI, set 5/26/15 at TB.
• Warming - Is 15x37/.405, 2 R, 2 2B, HR, 3 RBI, 4 BB) over last 11 G (5/16-c) • Salami - Has 4 career grand slam HR, T9th-most in club history (also: Bret
& 20x56/.357 w/5 R, 3 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 7 BB, HBP, 3 SB in last 19 G (5/5-c). Boone, Mike Cameron, Paul Sorrento and Ichiro Suzuki).
• Safe(co) at Home - Is hitting .372 (16x43) in 15 home games this season. • Triple Threat - Collected 3 hits in back-to-back games, 4/13-14...first time
• Bounce Back - Hitting .339 (21x62) w/3 2B, HR, 4 RBI in May (22 G) after since recording 3 hits in 3 straight games (a career-high) on 5/31-6/2/16.
struggling to .121 (4x33) mark in 12 April games. • Big Day - 3 RBI in 4-2 win at KC 4/11; 2R HR in 8th, SF in 1st.
• Welcome Back - On the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique strain on • 1,000 - Collected career hit #1,000, a 1B (off Duke), 4/7 at MIN…became 9th
March 28 (retroactive to March 26)-April 18. player in club history to record 1,000 hits.
• Good Company - Has five 20+ HR/30+ 2B seasons since 2012; one of 3
#17 - MITCH HANIGER, OF vs. Bibens-Dirkx: .500 (1x2), 2B players in at least 5 since 2012, also: Canó and Goldschmidt.
Last Game: 1x4, R, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 1 G (1x4)
#2 - JEAN SEGURA, SS vs. Bibens-Dirkx: 0x3
Homestand: 2x14, 3 R, RBI, 2 BB, 4 K Last HR: 5/20 vs DET (#11)
Last Game: 3x4, R, HR, RBI, 5/26 vs. MIN Current Streak: 3 G (7x12)
Season-Highs: streak: 7G (2x, 4/18-24)…hits: 3-3x (4/29 at CLE)…RBI: 4 (4/13 vs. OAK)
Homestand: 4x8, 2 R, HR, RBI, K, SB Last HR: 5/26 vs. MIN (#4)
• Winner - Has 7 game-winning RBI, 3rd-most in MLB, behind Brantley-CLE
Season-Highs: streak: 6 (3/31-4/7)…hits: 4 (5/10 at TOR)…RBI: 4 (4/28 at CLE)
(8) and Profar-TEX (8)…Haniger’s last GWRBI was on 5/25 vs. MIN.
• Ouch - HBP on right wrist in 4th inning & exited in the 5th inning, 5/22 at OAK. • Ouch - Kicked in head & left game in 8th 5/26; has not played since.
• Big Day - 1B in 7th to break up no-hit bid & 2R HR in B9th to tie game 2-2 • Hot Stretch - Has 10 multi-hit G in his last 16 G (5/9-c), incl. 4-hits, 5/10 at
in SEA’s 3-2 (11 inning) win 5/20 vs. DET. TOR…batting .414 (29x70) w/13 R, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 10 RBI, BB, 7 SB during span.
• Leader - Ranks T13th in the AL in home runs (11) and T6th in RBI (37). • Leader - Ranks 1st in AL w/22 multi-hit G & 10 G of 3+ hits; 2nd in AL in hits
• HR Happy - Homered in 4 straight games, 4/20-23; homered in back-to- (69), 5th in AVG (.324), 6th in R (36), T11th in RBI (34).
back games two other times this season (3/31-4/1 and 4/13-14). • Game Winner - GW RBI in B11th vs. DET, the 2nd walkoff hit of his career.
• Hot - Posted a season-high 7-game hit streak, 4/18-24, batting: .444 (12x27) • Green Light - Tallied 4 SB on 5/15 vs. TEX, equaling the single-game club
w/5 R, 4 2B, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 1 BB, .448 OBP, 1.037 SLG and 1.485 OPS. record…6th player in club history to do so (done 7x) and the first since Ichiro
Suzuki also had 4 steals on Aug. 4, 2010 vs. Texas…Segura’s 4 stolen bases
#27 - RYON HEALY, INF vs. Bibens-Dirkx: Never Faced are a career-high (previous: 3, 2x, last: 8/19/16 at SD w/ARI).
Last Game: 0x2, BB, K, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 0 G (0x2) • Career Day - Matched his high career-high with 4 RBI on 4/28 at CLE (also:
Homestand: 4x14, 2B, 2 RBI, BB, 5 K Last HR: 5/15 vs. TEX (#8) 5/3/17 vs. LAA)…went 3-for-5 with 3 runs, a home run and 4 RBI.
Season-Hi: streak: 6 (last: 5/10-15)…hits: 3-3x (last: 5/27 vs. MIN)…RBI: 4 (4/29 at CLE) • Streak - Hit in 6 straight games March 31-April 7 (11x25/.440, .500 OBP).
• Return - Has hit safely in 20 of his 30 G since being activated from the DL on #4 - DENARD SPAN, INF vs. Bibens-Dirkx: Never Faced
April 26…batting .281/32x114 w/20 R, 6 2B, 8 HR & 18 RBI during that span. Last Game: 0x4, R, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 0 G (0x4)
• Big Day - Was 3-for-4, with a 2B, 2 RBI, May 27 vs. MIN. Homestand: 0x4, R Last HR: 4/14 vs. OAK (#2)
• Walk it off - Hit walk-off 2B w/1 out in B11th on 5/5 vs. LAA...3rd career
Season-Hi: streak: 6 4/15-25)…hits: 2-9x (last: 5/24 vs. BOS)…RBI: 3-3x (4/21 vs. MIN)
walk-off hit (also: HR - 5/7/17 vs. DET w/OAK & HR - 7/23/16 vs. TB w/OAK).
• Homer Happy - Recorded his 5th career multi-HR game, 4/29 at CLE (3x4, • Seattle Debut - 0-for-4 w/a run scored as starting LF May 28 vs. TEX in 2-1 win.
3 R, 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI)...first 2-HR game since 8/22/17 at BAL w/OAK. • Welcome to Seattle - Acquired by the Mariners along with Alex Colomé
• Ouch - On 10-day DL April 9 (retro to 4/8)–25 w/sprained right ankle...4 G (rhp) from TB in exchange for Andrew Moore (rhp), Tommy Romero (rhp) &
rehab assignment w/AA Arkansas (.333/5x15, 3 R, HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB). cash considerations on May 25, 2018
• Ray Matter - Hit .238 (34x43), 27 R, 3B, 4 HR, 28 RBI, 28 BB & 6 BB in 43 G w/ TB.
#5 - GUILLERMO HEREDIA, OF vs. Bibens-Dirkx: 0x1, BB • Traded - Span was part of a 5-player trade between the Rays & Giants on
Last Game: 1x4, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 3 G (4x12) Dec. 20, 2017, that sent Span, Christian Arroyo (inf), Matt Krook (lhp) and
Homestand: 4x15, R, BB, 3 K Last HR: 4/10 at KC (#2) Stephen Woods Jr. (rhp) to TB from SF in exchange for Evan Longoria (inf).
Season-Highs: streak: 4 (4/16-21)…hits: 3 (5/17 vs. DET)…RBI: 2 (4/7 @MIN) • HR/SB - 1 of 3 NL outfielders with double-digit homers & steals in each of
• Game Winner - 2B to CF with 1 out in the top of the 10th inning to score the last 2 seasons (2016 & 2017), joining Ryan Braun and Charlie Blackmon.
Jean Segura in Mariners 3-2 extra-inning win on 5/22 at OAK. • Career - an 11-year ML veteran with the MIN (2008-12), WAS (2013-15), SF
• Start It Up - Hit safely in 16 of 25 starts (.276/21x76, 7 R, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 5 RBI). (2016-17) and TB (2018)...originally selected by the Twins in the first round
• Super Sub - Has appeared in 13 G off the bench (4x9, 3 R, HR, 2 RBI 4 BB). (20th overall) of the 2002 June Draft out of Tampa Catholic High School.
• Walk-Off - Recorded 2nd career walk-off hit on 5/15 vs. TEX with RBI 1B in #3 - MIKE ZUNINO, C vs. Bibens-Dirkx: 2x3/.667, 2 RBI
B11 (also: 5/18/17 vs. CWS - a single). Last Game: 0x2, HBP, GIDP, 5/28 vs. TEX Current Streak: 0 G (0x2)
• Total Recall - Optioned to AAA Tacoma on April 22 and recalled 5/1.
Homestand: 1x10, R, HR, RBI, HBP, 5 K, GIDP Last HR: 5/26 vs. MIN (#8)
• Go Long - HR #2 4/10 at KC...HR #1 4/7 at MIN, a 2-run shot (off Hildenberger).
Season-Highs: streak: 3 (4/25-27)…hits: 2-5x (5/19 vs. DET)…RBI: 3 (4/27 at CLE)
• Career - Played six seasons in Cuba before making U.S. debut in 2016.
• Walk it off - Hit walk-off home w/2 out in B12th IP 5/26 vs. MIN...marked
his 3rd career game-ending hit & 2nd career walk-off HR, last: June 7, 2017
vs. MIN (HR B9 off B. Kintzler)...blast hit Edgar’s sign on 2nd deck facade.
• Clutch - Hit 2-run HR to tie game 2-2 in 7th inning w/1 out (off Cahill) on 5/22
at OAK; Mariners won 3-2 in 10 innings.
• Moonshot - Belted HR off façade of 3rd deck, above CF restaurant, 5/10 at TOR.
• Ouch - On 10-day DL (strained left oblique) 3/30 (retro 3/27)-4/19; included
rehab assignment w/A Modesto (1x11/.091) w/1 2B, 1 R, 1 BB & 4 K.
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SCORE BY INNINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X Total
Mariners 29 20 26 22 25 24 33 28 15 7 229
Opponent 37 21 12 26 21 34 22 23 18 2 216
INDIVIDUAL BATTING
LONGEST HITTING STREAK..........................................................................................................................................................12, Dee Gordon, March 29-April 14
MOST HITS, GAME.................................................................................................................................................................................5, Dee Gordon, May 1 vs. OAK
MOST RUNS, GAME............................................................................................................................................................... 3, 6x, last: Jean Segura, May 15 vs. TEX
MOST DOUBLES, GAME.................................................................................................................................................... 2, 3x, last: Kyle Seager, May 12 at DET (#2)
MOST TRIPLES, GAME..................................................................................................................... 1, 7x, last: Jean Segura and Guillermo Heredia, May 19 vs. DET
MOST HOME RUNS, GAME..................................................................................................................................................... 2, 2x, last: Kyle Seager, May 10 at TOR
MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS, GAME............................................................................................................................................ 3, 2x, last: Ryon Healy, April 29 at CLE
MOST RBI, 9-INNING GAME..................................................................................................................................................................5, Kyle Seager, May 10 at TOR
MOST RBI, EXTRA-INNING GAME....................................................................................................................................................... 3, Kyle Seager, May 15 vs. TEX
MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME............................................................................................................................................................ 4, Jean Segura, May 15 vs. TEX
GRAND SLAMS (1)......................................................................................................................................................................................Kyle Seager, May 10 at TOR
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING
FEWEST HITS ALLOWED (CG):
Mariners.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0, James Paxton, May 8 at TOR
Opponents........................................................................................................................................................................... 6, 2x, last: Dallas Keuchel, April 16 vs. HOU
MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME (Starter):
Mariners.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16, James Paxton, May 2 vs. OAK
Opponents...............................................................................................................................................................................11, Lance McCullers Jr., April 17 vs. HOU
MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME (Reliever):
Mariners.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6, Wade LeBlanc, April 23 at CWS
Opponents................................................................................................................................................................................3, 6x, last: Artie Lewicki, May 19 vs. DET
MOST WALKS, GAME:
Mariners................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5, Félix Hernández, April 4 at SF
Opponents................................................................................................................................................................................................5, Jaime Garcia, May 9 at TOR
MOST INNINGS, GAME, STARTER:
Mariners.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9.0, 2x, last: James Paxton, May 19 vs. DET
Opponents........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8.2, Corey Kluber, April 27 at CLE
MOST INNINGS, GAME, RELIEVER
Mariners........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4.2, Wade LeBlanc, April 23 at CWS
Opponents.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.1, Hector Santiago, April 24 at CWS
LONGEST WINNING STREAK:.....................................................................................................................................................4, Chasen Bradford (April 14-current)
LONGEST LOSING STREAK:................................................................................................................................................ 2, 4x, last: Juan Nicasio (April 24-current)
MOST CONSECUTIVE SCORELESS INNINGS:
Overall..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18.0, James Paxton (May 2-13)
Starter...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18.0, James Paxton (May 2-13)
Reliever......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14.0, James Pazos (April 10 - May 16)
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