11 hits and six runs? That’ll do.
Two runs allowed and seven strikeouts from Justus Sheffield, who teetered on the precipice of a six-inning start? Not too shabby.
After the last two games against the A’s, where the M’s demonstrated the exceptional breadth of their ability to play grotesque baseball, tonight’s game was a palate cleanser that even the Princess of Genovia could appreciate.
In keeping with a Classic Sheff Start, Justus gave up two solo homers in the second, but otherwise held the Trout-less Halos scoreless. Two of his three walks came to Max Stassi, which felt a little like heaping globs of mayo onto pasta salad, and command and consistency remain Sheffield’s watchwords.