After the absolute nadir of the homestand where the Mariners scraped just one win out against the Astros, losing first place in the AL West, and then were swept for the first time this season against the lowly Angels, the Mariners desperately needed a lift. They made a significant move on the off-day, trading for Randy Arozarena, and that vote of confidence in the team seemed to lift all the boats today, as the Mariners crushed the White Sox, blanking them 10-0.
Drew Thorpe dominated the Mariners over five innings in his debut last time out; that wasn’t the case today.