By now everyone knows the drill: get Logan Gilbert three runs of support, and he’ll do the rest (36-0 in such contests entering today). But over and over again, the Mariners offense has taken Big Walter for granted, lollygagging at the plate while Gilbert spins brilliant innings like a jumbo-sized Rumpelstiltskin. Today, the offense got him his three runs quickly, and Logan (with support from the bullpen) did the rest, holding the Yankees off the board despite having to battle his way through the thorny top of their lineup, and reaching a personal milestone to boot.
One of the most enjoyable parts of this historically good pitching staff has been watching them actively learn from each other.