This unexpected power surge from the Mariners has been nothing short of entertaining. But it feels like that’s all the offense is doing and there’s more to a team’s offense than long balls. The multi-base home runs don’t count since those are clutch and a productive home run. But when are we going to see more extra-base hits into the gap?
If we go to the last homestand, the offense was bleak for the final five games. Game one of the Astros series was on the bullpen but for the remaining portion, the hitting fell asleep. There was still excitement since the home run streak lasted all the way until the Indians series finale.