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Tonight'S Game Information: Starting Pitchers: RHP Mike Leake (8-7, 3.90) vs. RHP Brad Peacock (2-4, 3.19)
Tonight'S Game Information: Starting Pitchers: RHP Mike Leake (8-7, 3.90) vs. RHP Brad Peacock (2-4, 3.19)
TONIGHT'S TILT…the Mariners continue a 6-day, 6-game homestand with the second of 3 games vs. the
SCOREBOARD WATCHING Houston Astros (1-0)…began the homestand with 3 games vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers (1-2)…following
The Mariners enter play today 3.5
games behind Houston and Oakland for
this series, will embark on a 3-team, 9-game, 11-day road trip to Arizona (3 G), San Diego (2 G) and
the lead in the AL West and 3.5 games Oakland (4 G)…tonight's game will be televised on ROOT SPORTS NW and broadcast live on 710 ESPN
behind for the final AL Wild Card spot: Seattle and the Mariners Radio Network.
TEAM W-L Pct. GB ODDS AND ENDS…Mariners have won 7 of their last 11 and 9 of their last 15 games…are 17-23
Houston 75-50 .600 ---
Oakland 75-50 .600 ---
(7/4-current) since winning a season-high 8 straight games (6/25-7/3)…the Mariners have won 32 of their
Seattle 72-54 .571 -3.5 last 62 games, 39 of their last 71, 43 of their last 77 and 50 of their last 87…Seattle is 58-43 in its last 101
Los Angeles 63-63 .500 -12.5 games, 63-46 over its last 109 games…Seattle is 23-20 during the day and 49-34 at night…Seattle is 38-26
Texas 56-71 .441 -20.0
at Safeco Field, 34-28 on the road.
TEAM W-L Pct. GB
New York 78-46 .629 +4.0 • Close Games - the Mariners are 47-19 (.712) this season in games decided by 1 or 2 runs, the highest
Houston 75-50 .600 --- winning percentage in the Majors…the Mariners are 31-16 (.660) in 1-run games (most 1-run wins in MLB)
Oakland 75-50 .600 --- and 16-3 (.842) in games decided by exactly 2 runs (best 2-run winning percentage in MLB).
Seattle 72-54 .571 -3.5
Tampa Bay 64-61 .512 -11.0 • Four Score - the Mariners are 51-16 when scoring 4-or-more runs, but are 21-38 when scoring 3-or-fewer runs.
Los Angeles 63-63 .500 -12.5 • Get Through 8 - the Mariners are 1 of 2 Major League clubs with a 1.000 winning percentage (62-0) when
leading after 8 innings this season, joining Oakland (61-0).
SINGLE SEASON MARINERS I WANNA BE LIKE MIKE...Mike Leake has a season-high 9.0 inning active scoreless inning streak over
SAVES LEADERS his last 2 starts, including tossing 8.0 shutout innings in his last start on Aug. 15 at Oakland...he is 0-1 with
Edwin Díaz recorded his 48th save of a 2.54 ERA (11 ER, 39.0 IP) over his last 6 starts, including recording 6 consecutive quality starts...during
the season, moving him into a tie with this stretch his 2.54 ERA ranks 7th in the American League (min. 33.1 IP) while also ranking 6th in innings
Fernando Rodney for most saves in a
single season in Mariners club history:
pitched (39.0)...his 6 consecutive quality start streak is currently T4th-longest in his career (also: 5/2-30/14),
trailing only a streak of 9 (4/7-5/24/17), 8 (4/28-6/5/10) and 7 (7/5-8/22/15).
Rk. Player Saves
1. Edwin Díaz....................................... 48 WHAT A STRETCH...Robinson Canó has reached base safely in 82 of 92 games in his career vs. the
Fernando Rodney..............................48 Houston Astros, including 74 games with at least 1 hit...overall he is batting .327 (117x358) with 46 runs
3. Kazuhiro Sasaski.............................. 45
4. J.J. Putz............................................ 40 scored, 20 doubles, 1 triple, 15 home runs, 69 RBI, 2 HBP and 30 walks in his career vs. the Astros...among
5. David Aardsma..................................38 all active players vs. the Astros, Canó ranks 5th in RBI (69), 7th in hits (117) and average (.327) and T11th
in doubles (20).
ALL-TIME CAREER DOUBLES
PRODUCTIVE AT THE TOP...the Mariners hitters batting in the leadoff position (Andrew Romine,
Rk. Player 2B
40. Lou Gehrig (HOF).............................534 Gordon Beckham, Mitch Haniger, Jean Segura, Dee Gordon, Guillermo Heredia & Denard Span)
41. Al Oliver...........................................529 have combined to hit .309 (169x547) with 74 runs scored, 26 doubles, 5 triples, 4 home runs, 34 RBI
42. Cap Anson (HOF).............................528
Frank Robinson (HOF).....................528
and 13 walks this season...the Mariners .309 batting average in the leadoff position is the 2nd-highest
44. Dave Parker.....................................526 in the Major Leagues, trailing only the Boston Red Sox (.331/173x523)...the Mariners also rank 2nd in
45. Ted Williams (HOF)..........................525
46. Robinson Canó..............................524
hits from the first batter in the lineup among all Major League teams.
Ken Griffey Jr. (HOF)........................524 FEAST OR FAMINE…since July 6, the Mariners are 16-22 (.421)…over that span, they are averaging 3.63
48. Willie Mays (HOF)............................523
runs-per-game (138 R, 38 G)…the Mariners have scored at least 4 runs in 15 of those 38 games, posting a
BY THE NUMBERS record of 10-5 (.667)…Seattle has been held to 3 or fewer runs in 23 of those 38 games, going 6-17 (.261)
in those games.
5
The Mariners have won 5 straight
TO BE THE BEST…the Mariners are in the midst of 16 consecutive games against teams with a winning
record, spanning Aug. 9 - 26…began this stretch by sweeping a 4-game series at Houston, going 1-2 at
Oakland, going 1-2 vs. the Dodgers and going 1-0 vs. the Astros…will also face the Diamondbacks for 3
games vs. Houston marking their 2nd- games…the Mariners are 39-35 (.527) this season vs. teams whose season winning percentage is currently
longest winning streak vs. the Astros .500 or better, ranking 5th in the Majors…Seattle trails only Boston (.617/37-23), New York-AL (.600/36-24),
in club history...trails only a 6-game Arizona (.578/37-27) and Philadelphia (.541/33-28).
winning streak from July 19, 2013-Sept.
1, 2013. FAST EDDIE…Edwin Díaz has 100 career saves, 3rd-most in club history behind Kazuhiro Sasaki (129)
and J.J. Putz (101)…at 24 years, 151 days, he is 2nd-fastest pitcher (by age) to reach 100 saves since the
24
save became an official stat in 1969…Roberto Osuna (23 years, 62 days, 4/10/18 at BAL w/TOR) is the
youngest pitcher to reach 100 career saves…Francisco Rodriguez (24 years, 246 days, 9/10/06 vs. TOR
Nelson Cruz has 24 career home
w/LAA) and Craig Kimbrel (24 years, 346 days, 5/9/13 at SF w/ATL) are currently the only other pitchers to
runs vs. the Astros, 4th-most among reach 100 career saves before turning 25…STATS LLC.
all active players...he trails only Albert HAMMERIN' HANIGER…Mitch Haniger has hit safely in 16 of his last 20 games, including 9 multi-hit
Pujols (58), Ryan Braun (27) and Adrian
Beltre (25). games, dating back to July 31…over that span, he is batting .358 (29x81) with 12 runs, 10 doubles, 1 home
run, 11 RBI, 7 walks, a .404 on-base percentage and a .519 slugging percentage (.923 OPS)…Haniger
SO FAR, SO GOOD leads the AL in hits since July 31, while also ranking T1st in doubles and 5th in batting…he has 6 multi-hit
The Mariners are 72-54 (.571), their 5th- games in his last 12 games (8/8-c), batting .408 (20x49) in that time.
best record through the first 126 games
of a season in club history: THE EDWIN DÍAZ REPORT…in 62 games this season, Edwin Díaz is 48-for-52 (92.3%) in save
Rk. Season WIN PCT opportunities with a 2.03 ERA (14 ER, 62.0 IP) with 107 strikeouts and 15 walks…here are some notes on
1. 2001.................................. .714 (90-36) Díaz's standout season:
2. 2003.................................. .603 (76-50)
3. 2002.................................. .595 (75-51)
• Leads the Major Leagues with 48 saves…Craig Kimbrel-BOS is 2nd with 37.
4. 2007.................................. .579 (73-53) • Ranks 2nd among Major League relievers with 107 strikeouts…Josh Hader-MIL is 1st with 109.
5. 2018.................................. .571 (72-54) • Leads the Major Leagues with 24 one-run saves…Blake Treinen-OAK is 2nd with 15.
• Has struck out 45.9% (107 K, 233 BF) of batters faced this season, the 5th-best single-season strike-
VS. HOUSTON out rate by a reliever in Major League history.
The Mariners and Astros meet for the • Has struck out his 1st batter faced 30 times this season, most in the Majors (Adam Ottavino-COL,
15th (8-6) of 20 games this season… 27)…has struck out his 1st batter faced in 48.3% (30x62) of his appearances this season.
Seattle swept a 4-game series in their • His 48 saves are tied for most in club history, along with Fernando Rodney (48, 2014).
last meeting, Aug. 9-12 in Houston… • His 107 strikeouts are 2nd-most as a reliever in club history…trails only Bill Caudill (111, 1982).
these two clubs will play one more
head-to-head series: Sept. 17-19 in
• Has allowed consecutive batters to reach base via hit, walk or HBP only 9 times (in 8 games) this
Houston…since 2013, the Mariners are season…has not allowed back-to-back batters to reach base safely in his last 23 outings (6/25-c).
36-15 (.706) when scoring at least 4 • The Mariners are 57-0 when he enters with a lead, including 27-0 when he enters with a 1-run lead.
runs vs. Houston.
Year Home Road Totals AS YOU MAY KNOW…Kyle Seager has recorded 49 extra-base hits this season (29 2B, 20 HR) and is
2016 4-5 4-6 8-11 1 extra-base hit away from recording his 7th consecutive season with at least 50 extra-base hits…BUT
2017 2-7 3-7 5-14 DID YOU KNOW?…that with 1 more extra-base hit, Seager's 7 consecutive seasons with at least 50
2018 3-5 5-1 8-6
All-Time 21-36 30-31 51-67 extra-base hits would tie Edgar Martinez (1995-2001) for most in club history?...Seager currently ranks
ahead of Raúl Ibañez (2005-2008, 2013), Álex Rodríguez (1996-2000) and Ken Griffey Jr. (1990-94), who
MARINERSMEDIA.COM each had a streak of 5 consecutive seasons with at least 50 extra-base hits.
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • TUESDAY • AUGUST 21, 2018 • VS. HOUSTON ASTROS • PAGE 2
TOMORROW’S PROBABLE STARTING PITCHER: LHP MARCO GONZALES (12-8, 3.91 ERA)
26-year-old left-hander is scheduled to make his 25th start of the 2018 season tomorrow vs. Houston…won 5 straight starts, 6/29-7/29, allowing just 6 earned runs across 34.1
IP (1.57 ERA) over that span…is one of 13 AL pitchers with at least 12 wins…L#8 in his last start, a 6-7 Mariners loss at OAK on 8/13 (5.0,8,4,4,3,4)…W#8 was the 1st complete
game of his career, a 4-1 Mariners win on 6/29 vs. KC (9.0,6,1,1,0,7)…has tossed 6.0+ innings in 16 of his last 18 starts (4/24-c), going 11-4 with a 2.87 ERA (37 ER, 116.0 IP)
with 99 strikeouts and 22 walks; has 11 quality starts over that span…2017: Went 1-1 with a 6.08 ERA (27 ER, 40.0 IP) with 32 strikeouts and 11 walks in 11 games (8 starts)…
was acquired from STL on 7/21/17 in exchange for minor league outfielder Tyler O’Neill...posted a 5.40 ERA (22 ER, 36.2 IP) with 30 strikeouts and 11 walks in 10 games (7 starts)
with Seattle. CAREER: Drafted by St. Louis with 19th overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft out of Gonzaga University…made MLB debut with the Cardinals on June 25, 2014 at
Colorado…is 17-11 with a 4.46 ERA (109 ER, 220.0 IP) with 189 strikeouts in 46 games (38 starts) in parts of 4 Major League seasons with St. Louis (2014-15, 2017) and Seat-
tle (2017-c)...missed the 2016 season while recovering from ligament replacement surgery on his left elbow…vs. HOU: Will be making his 3rd career appearance/2nd start vs.
Houston…is 0-1 with a 4.76 ERA (3 ER, 5.2 IP), 9 strikeouts and 2 walks in those 2 games…took the loss in his sole start against the Astros this season, a 2-9 Mariners defeat
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • TUESDAY • AUGUST 21, 2018 • VS. HOUSTON ASTROS • PAGE 3
TEAM PITCHING
W-L ERA CG/SV IP H R ER BB-I SO HR
Season Totals 72-54 4.19 3/50 1132.2 1099 562 527 315-18 1038 151
Starters 45-37 4.28 3/0 718.1 715 362 342 182-4 617 100
Relievers 27-17 4.02 0/50 414.1 384 200 185 133-14 421 51
Safeco 38-26 3.69 2/27 590.0 535 265 242 168-12 567 78
Road 34-28 4.73 1/23 542.2 563 297 285 147-6 471 73
March/April 16-11 4.90 0/11 237.0 232 130 129 80-2 243 40
May 18-11 3.13 2/9 267.0 228 103 93 77-3 252 20
June 19-9 3.99 1/13 252.2 249 118 112 56-5 226 36
July 10-13 4.21 0/9 201.0 202 102 94 46-6 180 26
August 9-10 5.09 0/8 175.0 188 109 99 56-2 137 29
September/October 0-0 --- 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0-0 0 0
#60 - CHASEN BRADFORD, RHP 2018: 38 G, 5-0, 3.23 ERA, 0-0 SV, 2 HLD #33 - ZACH DUKE, LHP 2018: 55 G, 5-4, 4.54 ERA, 0-3 SV, 14 HLD
Career-High IP: 3.0 (4/9 at KC) 2018-High IP: 3.0-2x (last: 8/19 vs. LAD) Career-Hi IP: 9.0 (4x-4/13/09 vs. HOU w/PIT) 2018-High IP: 1.1 (4x-8/12 at HOU)
• Last Game - Tossed season-high matching 3.0 IP 8/19 vs. LAD. • w/SEA - 10 G: 2-0, 0-for-0 SV, 2 Hold, 12.46 ERA (4.1 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 3 K).
• Of Note - Is 7-0 in his big league career & has never had a save op. • Last Outing - Tossed 1-2-3 7th vs. LAD 8/18 for Hold #2.
• Down / Up - Recalled from AAA Tacoma 8/19...optioned to AAA 8/3...recalled • W #5 - Tossed 1.1 ShO IP 8/12 at HOU (0 H, 1 BB).
from AAA 8/3...optioned to AAA 7/31 (postgame). • 1st Mariners Win - K’d only BF 8/5 vs. TOR for win (4th this season overall).
• W #5 - Tossed ShO 10th inning (3 BF) 6/27 at BAL. • Mariners Debut - Allowed 2R HR in 1st Mariners appearance, 7/31 vs. HOU.
• Streak - Did not allow a run in 9 G, May 17-June 11: 9.2 IP, 8 H, 2 BB, 7 K. • Tough on Left - Lefties are hitting .257 (18x70) w/5 XBH (1 HR) off Zach.
• W#4 - Tossed a scoreless 12th inning in SEA’s 4-3 walkoff win 5/26 vs. MIN. • 300 - 300th appearance since start of ‘14, 4th-most among LHP, 8/2 vs. TOR.
• W#3 - Allowed 1 R (HR to S. Piscotty to lead off 5th) on 1 hit in 2.1 IP 5/3 vs. OAK. • Gamer - 10th among active LHP in games (521).
• W#2 - Worked 2.0 IP 4/21 at TEX (2 H, 1 ER, 1 K) in come-from-behind win. • Acquired - From MIN July 30 for C. De Jong (rhp) & R. Costello (inf).
• W#1 - Tossed 1.2 ShO IP & stranded 2 inherited runners, 4/14 vs. OAK. • With MIN - Was 3-4 w/12 holds, 3.62 ERA (15 ER, 37.1 IP) IN 45 games.
• 2018 Debut - Retired 9 of 10 BF in career-high 3.0 IP on 4/9 at KC (3.0,0,0,0,1,2). • Diverse - 1 of 3 active pitchers w/150+ relief appearances & 150+ starts in career.
• Join the Club - Recalled from AAA Tacoma on 4/9 (Ryon Healy to the DL).
#50 - NICK VINCENT, RHP 2018: 45 G, 3-2, 4.17 ERA, 0-2 SV, 13 HLD
• Tacoma Time - Appeared in 1 G w/the Rainiers, tossing 1.0 ShO IP on 4/5 vs. SAC.
• Seattle-Bound - Claimed off waivers by Seattle from the Mets on Jan. 19, 2018. Career-High IP: 3.0 (5/31/13 vs. TOR w/SD) 2018-High IP: 1.2 (2x-8/1 vs. HOU)
• Last Outing - 1-2-3 6th 8/18 vs. LAD (Hold #13).
#48 - ALEX COLOMÉ, RHP 2018: 57 G, 4-5, 3.25 ERA, 12-17 SV, 23 HLD
• Hold #11 - Allowed 1 R in 1.0 IP, stranding 2 runner in the 6th inning, 8/9 at HOU.
Career-High IP: 7.0-2x (last: 7/1/15 vs. CLE w/TB) 2018-High IP: 1.2 (5/5 vs. TOR w/TB) • Good Run - Allowed 1 ER in 9 G June 24-July 27: 0-1, 1.13, 8.0,3,2,1,3,6,HR.
• w/Seattle - 34 G: 2-0, 1-for-4 SV, 23 holds, 2.67 ERA (33.2 IP, 27 H, 10 ER, 33 K). • L #2 - On walkoff HR to 1st BF, July 15 at COL.
• He’s a Winner - Seattle is 30-4 when he appears in a game. • He’s Back - 1st game since return from DL, 6/22 at BOS (2 ER, 0.1 IP, 3 H, HR).
• Tough - Left-handed hitters are 17x95/.179 this season with 37 strikeouts. • Ouch - Left game 5/26 vs. MIN w/strained right groin...on 10-Day DL 5/27-6/21.
• ShO Streak - Did not allowed a run in 19 consecuive games 6/30-8/15: 1-0, 13 • Before DL - Was 2-1, 2.13 (3 ER, 12.2 IP) in last 13 G April 28-May 27...did not
holds; 20.0,14,0,0,6,19; 6th-longest streak in club history by a reliever. allow an earned run in 11 of 13 outings...3 BB, 12 K over that span.
• Last Game - W #4 w/1-2-3 8th inning (1 K) 8/20 vs. HOU. • Hold It - His 56 holds since 2016 rank 5th-most in MLB during that span.
• Big Series - Tossed 3.1 ShO IP over 3 G in series vs. HOU (3.1,2,0,0,1,1). • W#3 - Tossed 1.1 ShO IP (1 H) in 10-inning win on 5/22 at OAK.
• 1st SEA Win - W #3 (#1 w/SEA), tossing ShO 8th inning 7/25 vs. SF (1 H, 1 K). • W#2 - W#2 Allowed 1 hit in scoreless 11th inning on 5/20 vs. DET.
• Snap - Had streak of 11 consecutive saves converted snapped 6/20 (4/9-5/27). • Nails - K’d all 4 batters faced 4/20 at TEX, stranding 2 inherited runners.
• SEA Debut - 1-2-3 9th for SV #12 in 3-1 win vs. MIN 5/27 on 1st day w/club. • W#1 - Retired the Royals in order in the 7th in Seattle’s 4-2 win over KC on 4/11.
• Join the Club - Acquired from TB on May 25 (w/Denard Span)...reported 5/27. • 2018 Debut - Allowed 1 R on 3 H in 2018 season debut 3/29 vs. CLE.
• April Showers - Was 2-3, w/5 SV (2 BS) & 6.00 ERA (12.0 IP, 19 H, 8 ER) in 13
games in April, but was 7-7 in SV OPS in May with a 1.54 ERA (11.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER). #43 - ADAM WARREN, RHP 2019: 33 G, 2-1, 2.63 ERA, 0-0 SV, 4 HLD
• With the Rays - Recorded 11 SV (in 13 OP) w/2-5 4.15 mark in 23 G w/ Career-Hi IP: 8.0 (6/19/15 vs. DET w/NYY) 2018-High IP: 2.2 (3x-7/28 v.s KC w/NYY)
TB...21.2 IP, 24 H, 12 R, 10 ER, 8 BB, 23 K, 1 HR. • w/Seattle - 9 G: 2-0, 0-for-0 SV, 2 holds, 2.35 ERA (7.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 BB, 4 K).
• 2017 - Led the Majors w/47 saves, including MLB-high 6 of 4+ outs. • Last Game - Tossed 1-2-3 7th 8/20 vs. HOU.
• All-Star - AL All-Star with Tampa Bay in 2016. • W #2 - Worked around leadoff BB for ShO 10th IP, 8/18 vs. LAD.
• Career - Prior to trade to SEA, spent entire career w/TB, debuting in 2013. • Hold #4 - Worked 1.1 ShO IP 8/12 at HOU.
• W #1 - Worked a scoreless 7th in Seattle’s 5-2 win on 8/10 at HOU.
#39 - EDWIN DÍAZ, RHP 2018: 61 G, 0-3, 2.07 ERA, 47-51 SV, 0 HLD
• Tough to Hit - Averaging 10.06 K’s per 9.0 IP (41 K, 36.2 IP).
Career-High IP: 2.2 (6/14/16 at TB) 2018-High IP: 1.1 (4/21 at TEX) • Rough - Charged with 2 runs in 3-run 7th inning without recording an out on
• Ring ‘Em Up - Has struck out 107 of 233 batters faced (45.9%) this season. Aug. 6 at TEX (0.0,1,2,2,1,0,HB); Mariners won 4-3 in 12 innings.
• Leaderboard - His 107 strikeouts are 2nd-most among MLB relievers (Had- • Seattle Debut - Made SEA debut 8/1 vs. HOU w/ShO IP (1 H, 1 BB, 1 K).
er-MIL, 109; Betances-NYY, 90)…his 48 saves lead MLB (C. Kimbrel-BOS, 37). • Welcome - Acquired 7/30 from NYY in exchange for International Slot.
• K/9.0 IP - His 15.53 Ks per 9.0 IP (107 K, 62.0 IP) rank 3rd among AL relievers. • w/New York - 24 G: 0-1, 0-for-0 SV, 2 holds, 2.70 ERA (9 ER, 30.0 IP).
• Dominant - Opposing hitters are 33-for-214 (.154) w/107 strikeouts this year. • DL - On 10-day DL with strained back April 21-June 4, including rehab as-
• Mr. Perfect - Mariners are 52-0 in his 52 save ops (have won all 4 of his BS) signment with AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre.
...Seattle is 57-0 when he enters a game with a lead this season. • Career - Pitched in parts of 7 ML seasons with New York (2012-18) and Cubs
• Streaker - Converted 28 consecutive SV opportunities June 2 - Aug. 15; (2016)...prior to trade had pitched in 275 games, including making 21 starts.
2nd-longest streak in club history trailing only JJ Putz, 31, 9/30/06-7/20/07.
• 1-derful - Has 24 saves in 1-run games, most in the Majors & ties MLB sin-
gle-season record (also: 24, E. Gagne, LAD, 2003).
• Club Record - His 48 saves matches club record (also: F. Rodney, 2014).
• The List - 4th pitcher in club history to record 40+ saves in a season: Edwin
Diaz, 48, 2018; Fernando Rodney (48 in ‘14), Kazuhiro Sasaki (45, 2001) and
J.J. Putz (40, 2007).
• SV #48 - Tied club record with 48th save w/1-2-3 9th (2 K) 8/20 vs. HOU.
• BS #4 - Allowed solo HR (Muncy) 8/18 vs. LAD; snapped consec. sv. streak at 28.
• SV #43-46 - Recorded SV in 4 straight games 8/9-12 at HOU; just 5th pitcher
since 1969 to earn save in 4 straight games within one series.
• SV #42 - Recorded 42nd save, allowing 2 H and 2 K in scoreless 12th inning
on 8/6 at TEX; 22nd 1-run save of the season.
• SV #40 - Recorded 40th Save w/1-2-3 9th vs. HOU 7/30 in 2-0 win.
• POM - Voted Hartford Presents AL Reliever of the Month in April, June & July.
• July - Was 9-for-9 in save ops and posted a 0.00 ERA in 10G (10.0,2,1,0,2,19).
• All-Star - Winning pitcher in ‘18 ASG, but allowed 1 H (2R HR) for blown save.
• Good Start - His 36 saves were most in club history before the All-Star Break
(K. Sasaki, 29, ‘01) & 2nd most in MLB history (F. Rodriguez, LAA, 38 in ’08).
• Good Company - 1 of 2 pitchers in MLB history with 30+ SV & 70+ K prior to
the ASB (E. Gagne-LAD, 2003: 31 SV/76 K).
• SV #38 - Struck out the side (3 BF) in 3-2 win, 7/25 vs. SF.
• SV#37 - 1 K & 1 BB in 1.0 ShO IP in 3-1 win July 20 vs. CWS.
• SV#32 - Struck out the side (3 BF) in 1-0 win July 1 vs. KC...was his 5th save in a
1-0 win this season, and the 5th time he’s tossed a 1-2-3 inning (14 K in 15 BF).
• SV #30 - Notched 3rd save in 3 days (6/25-27) in 8-7 win June 27 @BAL (1 H, 2 K).
• SV#27 - Struck out the side (3 BF) in 1-0 win June 16 vs. BOS.
• L #2 - Allowed 3H, BB in 0.1 IP and charged with 4R in 9-5 loss vs. TEX 5/29.
• SV #18 - Nailed down 2-1 win 5/25 vs. MIN for career SV #70; 4th on SEA
all-time saves list (#3 M. Schooler, 98; #5 D. Aardsma, 69).
• L #1 - Allowed solo HR (Canha) 5/2 vs. OAK to snap 2-2 tie in 9th in 3-2 loss.
• SV #1 - SV#1 in 2018 season debut on 3/29 vs. CLE (1.0,0,0,0,0,3,2HB,BK).
2018 MARINERS GAME NOTES • TUESDAY • AUGUST 21, 2018 • VS. HOUSTON ASTROS • PAGE 4
SCORE BY INNINGS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X Total
Mariners 90 53 50 64 48 51 63 61 27 16 523
Opponent 77 50 59 60 70 76 73 44 50 3 562
INDIVIDUAL BATTING
LONGEST HITTING STREAK..........................................................................................................................................................12, Dee Gordon, March 29-April 14
MOST HITS, GAME.................................................................................................................................................................................5, Dee Gordon, May 1 vs. OAK
MOST RUNS, GAME................................................................................................................................................................3, 8x, last: Jean Segura, June 27 at BAL
MOST DOUBLES, GAME................................................................................................................................................2, 11x, last: Robinson Canó, Aug. 20 vs. HOU
MOST TRIPLES, GAME...................................................................................................................................................1, 22x, last: Chris Herrmann, Aug. 11 at HOU
MOST HOME RUNS, GAME....................................................................................................................................................2, 11x, last: Mike Zunino, Aug. 8 at TEX
MOST EXTRA-BASE HITS, GAME...................................................................................................................................3, 4x, last: Robinson Canó, Aug. 20 vs. HOU
MOST RBI, 9-INNING GAME................................................................................................................................................................ 7, Nelson Cruz, June 22 at BOS
MOST RBI, EXTRA-INNING GAME.........................................................................................................................................3, 3x, last: Kyle Seager, Aug. 18 vs. LAD
MOST STOLEN BASES, GAME............................................................................................................................................................ 4, Jean Segura, May 15 vs. TEX
GRAND SLAMS (1)......................................................................................................................................................................................Kyle Seager, May 10 at TOR
INDIVIDUAL PITCHING
FEWEST HITS ALLOWED (CG):
Mariners.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 0, James Paxton, May 8 at TOR
Opponents....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6, 3x, last: Brad Keller, July 1 vs. KC
MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME (Starter):
Mariners.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16, James Paxton, May 2 vs. OAK
Opponents............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13, Chris Sale, June 25 at BOS
MOST STRIKEOUTS, GAME (Reliever):
Mariners.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6, Wade LeBlanc, April 23 at CWS
Opponents................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6, Austin Pruitt, June 7 at TB
MOST WALKS, GAME:
Mariners................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5, Félix Hernández, April 4 at SF
Opponents...................................................................................................................................................................................5, 2x, last: Rich Hill, August 18 vs. LAD
MOST INNINGS, GAME, STARTER:
Mariners............................................................................................................................................................................ 9.0, 3x, last: Marco Gonzales, June 29 vs. KC
Opponents........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8.2, Corey Kluber, April 27 at CLE
MOST INNINGS, GAME, RELIEVER
Mariners......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5.2, Félix Hernández, Aug. 14 at OAK
Opponents................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7.0, Austin Pruitt, June 7 at TB
LONGEST WINNING STREAK:........................................................................................................................................................6, James Paxton (April 16-June 10)
LONGEST LOSING STREAK:............................................................................................................................................................. 6, Juan Nicasio (April 24-current)
MOST CONSECUTIVE SCORELESS INNINGS:
Overall............................................................................................................................................................................................ 20.0, Alex Colomé (June 30-Aug. 15)
Starter...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18.0, James Paxton (May 2-13)
Reliever........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20.0, Alex Colomé (June 30-Aug. 15)
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