In a matchup of two of the more promising starting pitchers in the American League, the Indians’ Danny Salazar and the Seattle Mariners’ Taijuan Walker didn’t disappoint. Salazar, 26, and Walker, 23, have represented high-ceiling starters who have either taken the first step—as Salazar did last season—or appear to be on the verge of doing so.
Both were strong in Wednesday night’s game, though Walker got the best of Salazar in a 2-1 loss for the Indians (6-6).
The Mariners (6-8) had one scoring play, and it was enough. Adam Lind and Chris Iannetta singled and walked to open the second inning before Salazar quickly recorded two outs.