CLEVELAND: 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 — as Walker showed Wednesday night at Progressive Field.
Both were strong, though Walker got the best of Salazar in the Mariners’ 2-1 win over the Indians (6-6).
The Mariners (6-8) had one scoring play, and it was enough.