Appraising this series on Tuesday morning, I saw two wins out of three for the Mariners. They head to Cleveland this afternoon having won two out of three.
I am smart.
Félix Hernández looked healthy and steady, and James Paxton is an ace with few who can match him. The Tigers had a short lineup and an even shorter bullpen. Seattle’s likely loss would come with Justin Verlander outdueling the heated whole wheat bread that is Hishashi Iwakuma.
I am foolish.
New faces upon new faces shined underneath the S and compass rose today, yet one familiar name and one specific compass rose were the center of attention around halfway through the scoreless tie.