If there’s ever a way to avenge a 1-0 loss, it’s shelling the Rangers for 14 runs upon your return home. Or, it’s the Mariners ace of the staff going seven strong in a shutout start. Or, it’s both.
In a night Marco Gonzales needed little run support, he received an offensive explosion, catapulting his personal record to 5-0 in Seattle’s 14-2 victory.
Gonzales becomes the first pitcher in Seattle history to garner five wins before May 1. He reclaimed the top position in major league victories after six pitchers previously tied his total of four.