Look, asking the Mariners to play a game even a fraction as exciting as last night’s near perfecto was a tall task. You knew this. I knew this. We all knew this! And yeah, maybe a series win from a team who hasn’t accomplished that in three weeks was a little much to ask, but it seemed doable going into tonight. Anaheim’s rookie starter was coming off of a really rough outing, Wade LeBlanc was back in his post-opener role, and they actually carried a lead for a bit!
But that’s not how this season has gone, now has it?