There are very few certainties in life. Existence itself lends itself to a certain level of chaos that can be frightening and overwhelming in equal measure. So when you discover something dependable and constant, it can feel like stumbling across an oasis in the desert.
In recent times, despite the drought of performance from hitters and lack of enthusiasm from ownership, Mariners’ pitching has felt like one of those oases. Especially in 2024, despite a mediocre hitting corps, every time we turned on a Mariners game, we could be certain that we were going to see some excellent pitching.