MILWAUKEE – They did it in the first inning to set the tone. They did it again in the ninth inning when an extra insurance run was oh so important for a closer that was being asked to get six outs.
And this wasn’t a random occurrence.
The duo of leadoff hitter Mallex Smith and No. 2 hitter J.P. Crawford have displayed the type of speed, athleticism and potential at the plate and on the bases to provide a few glimmers of hope amidst the many defeats in an already lost season.
The two youngsters, key to the their plans moving forward, gave the Mariners their first run and their final run in a 4-2 victory over the Brewers.