Mariners keep playoff hopes alive
Rookie Kade Anderson Fires Seven Scoreless Innings as Mariners Defeat Rockies
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Anderson generated a career-high 14 swings and misses, an encouraging sign after struggling in his first five major-league starts with a 5.33 ERA and 4.44 FIP.
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According to Mariners public relations, Anderson became the first opposing pitcher in Coors Field history to throw at least seven scoreless innings within his first six career games.
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Manager Dan Wilson said Andrés Muñoz’s ninth-inning issue involved his right knee, after the closer bent over and flexed his arm following a missed 98 mph fastball.
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Seattle’s first run came when Randy Arozarena walked and scored from first on Dominic Canzone’s single, beating the throw home after breaking for second.
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Colorado’s Tomoyuki Sugano retired Seattle’s first 10 batters before Arozarena’s fourth-inning walk began the rally that put the Mariners ahead.
Rookie left-hander Kade Anderson threw seven scoreless innings to keep the Seattle Mariners' playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies in Denver. Anderson allowed just three hits and struck out seven without a walk, marking a stunning turnaround after posting a 5.33 ERA in his first five major-league starts Yahoo Sports.
The win improved Seattle to 73-83 with six games remaining in the season. Dominic Canzone drove in both Mariners runs, while Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz left the game with a right knee issue after allowing a solo homer LSU Tigers Wire.
Anderson's Breakthrough Start Silences Coors Field
Anderson generated 14 swings and misses — a career high — as he dominated Colorado's lineup for seven innings Yahoo Sports. According to Mariners public relations, Anderson became the first opposing pitcher in Coors Field history to throw at least seven scoreless innings within his first six career games LSU Tigers Wire. The former LSU pitcher's performance was especially impressive given the notoriously hitter-friendly Colorado ballpark.
Canzone's Timely Hitting Breaks Scoreless Tie
Colorado pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano retired Seattle's first 10 batters before Randy Arozarena walked in the fourth inning Yahoo Sports. Arozarena scored from first base on Canzone's single after breaking for second and beating the throw home. Canzone added an insurance run later, giving the Mariners their 2-1 edge LSU Tigers Wire.
Late-Game Scare and a Historic Save
Andrés Muñoz took the mound in the ninth inning but encountered trouble after his right knee acted up following a missed 98 mph fastball LSU Tigers Wire. Manager Dan Wilson said the issue forced Muñoz out of the game. Eduard Bazardo replaced him and recorded his first career save, securing the victory Yahoo Sports.
Anderson Set for One More Start to Close Season
Seattle plans to give Anderson another start against the Los Angeles Angels in the final week as the Mariners fight to stay in contention Yahoo Sports. At 73-83, the team remains alive in a crowded AL West race with limited time to make up ground. Anderson's breakout performance suggests the rookie could be part of the team's future if Seattle extends its season.
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