SEATTLE -- Thanks to the schedule makers, we have an off-day already to reflect on the Mariners' 2-1 Opening Day win over the Indians. Here are five observations from a fascinating first game.
1. This was the best Opening Day win in Mariners' history
I know, it's easy to forget the past and throw out bold statements about something that just happened. But ponder this:
Only two previous times in franchise history had Seattle opened a season against a team coming off a 100-plus-win season and the best record in the American League.