The Mariners returned to Peoria Sports Complex today to play host to the Colorado Rockies. Throughout the last 17 games of spring training, the Mariners major league hitters have not set the world on fire, while the minor leaguers have been surprisingly standout. That trend continued into today’s contest, which was a long pitching duel until the M’s blew it open in the 7th and 8th.
Luis Castillo made his third start of the spring today, pitching for 3.1 innings while allowing 4 hits and 1 walk. While the box score may not excite the imagination, it’s important to note that Luis looked in control on the mound, even when he wasn’t.