The Seattle Mariners’ clubhouse had an eerie feel after their loss Friday night, pushing their losing skid to four games. It was void of players, the only inhabitants being a couple clubhouse attendants and reporters.
It remained that way until a throng of players walked in, most talking amongst each other en route to their lockers, but none with the look of dejection or bitterness following a players-only meeting.
Catcher Mike Zunino has been in a few of those over his six seasons with the Mariners.
“A lot of times you can get some guys who speak their minds, but for the most part those are just for getting everyone on the same page, and getting that out there in the air is one step of just putting it behind you,” Zunino said.