Losses like this are a bit like constructive criticism. A blowout checks both teams out quickly, leaving everyone in a difficult state to recover from. But a back and forth thriller? Even between two doomed teams in a pre-forsaken season that’s fairly gripping for players and fans alike. Today the Mariners were held in contention by players with a potential future in teal and held back by those whose time may be limited.
Wade LeBlanc had another difficult start, but grading on the curve of “was his curve hit into space every third pitch”, it was not too shabby.