Woof. I don’t know if the Mariners could have more effectively dampened enthusiasm for the 2021 season within the span of just one game. Yesterday was rough. Justus Sheffield was inconsistent, tempering expectations of a true breakout year. The lineup looked as hapless as some of the classic early 2010’s versions of the Mariners.
The only saving grace was Will Vest, I guess?
Fortunately, the Mariners do have one major thing going for them tonight: James Paxton makes his season debut! Paxton hasn’t made a Mariners start in nearly three years, and I don’t think I’m alone when I say I’m more excited to see him pitch than anyone else the Mariners have on their current roster.