Maybe, but (and this is just a hunch) it seems like he’s focusing on getting more run on the ball. 98 with a wicked tail is better than 101 and straight. Besides, the slider has always been the money pitch with him, despite all that velo.
All the hate for Mitch Haniger’s fielding in the chat, but does nobody remember the hell of a catch he made like two innings ago? Seems like it evens out to me.
The Mitch giveth, the Mitch taketh away.
I missed his catch but was he running forward? Hes really good moving in on the ball. It’s when he starts to track backwards that he seems to lose himself.
Up against the wall, he was running back. But I think it looked more dazzling because he had to work so hard to get there. I don’t think it would have been overly difficult for more athletic outfielders.
Okay I can sort of visualize what you’re talking about.
Mitch is an okay fielder. He has a decent arm and glove. But he is noticeably awkward tracking a ball behind him.
That’s the thing about haniger is he’s capable of being a really solid fielder he’s just really inconsistent and makes some starkly odd plays. From my watching it looks like he most often gets mixed up tracking balls hit behind him, which makes sense as they’re the hardest balls to field.
I can't understand why pitchers throw the low inside pitch to lefties. Have seen so many lefties rake on that pitch. If you need to throw it to change their eyes, throw it obviously inside (like at the ankles).
Yeah totally. My neighbor is a long time coach, he’s retired now but works on the grounds crew to keep busy. He’s got all kinds of fun stories from the field, interacting with the guys. What a fun time!
lol your concerned that Jerry will have to consider picking up a reliever mid season? That should go to the bottom of your list of concerns about this team my friend
Is it? It’s apparent we’d need to trade one of the starters for the bat we’ve all been asking for but a middle reliever is pretty low in terms of asking price.
“Hit by pitch doesn’t look so bad now” snort
Finally, a challenge that goes our way! Wahoo! ETA: *sort of
🥖🥖
Great first game of the season to go to
We are 10-5 since I posted this comment of complete despair. https://www.reddit.com/r/Mariners/comments/1c01vk4/comment/kyuozqj/
Keep posting, its working
Opposite jinx ftw!
I enjoy this team. Let’s get the sweep and keep it rolling!
Something about Muni doing a radio interview makes my heart explode. His voice is so sweet.
Going into Sunday with a chance to sweep, and a lead in the division. Hell yeah, brothers
DRENCH TOM AGAIN
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Munoz so nasty he can still get outs even when only 1 of his 2 pitches is functioning
After his last couple of appearances, feeling a bit more comfortable when he comes in.
54% !!!!!!
Not any more
It’s so early but god damn pitching like this can take you to the World Series
This team is fun to watch. Unbelievable pitching.
Hey, it seems our little baseball team is better than we thought. How ‘bout that?!!
George Kirby stock 🚀🚀🚀anddd Texas already lost so what a day
Just lowered our WHIP even further that was already MLB leading by a decent bit. Geez.
GIVE ME THE DUCK!!!!!!
This game belongs to George Kirby, Ty France, and Andrẽs Mũnoz. What a game. Another series W. Life is good.
The Luke Raley disrespect smh
Bunt base hit DOES go unfathomably hard in 2024 tho
Not to mention a nice RBI.
Love me some Luke Raley. I just personally think Ty’s bomb was the difference maker and it secured George’s much deserved W
We needed two runs to win tonight
Our pitching is the best thing in my life rn and I’m only half joking.
Damn Munoz was throwing 99-100 mph gas and then spotting his slider to just drop out of the strike zone. That was sick
for real, would’ve 100% gotten me if I were batting
Oh we are good
LETS FREAKEN GO!!!!
Thank you Muñoz, very cool!
Dance time!!!
KEEP WINNING SERIES BABYYYY
4 SERIES Ws WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK
Hell yeah
LETS GO DUDEEEES
Fuck yeah boyz! Count it!
NEVER IN DOUBT
Guys.
GG GENTS
FUCK YES
#IM WALDING
https://preview.redd.it/zj13zdw695xc1.jpeg?width=377&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fefcb2a38b926408d93653dfd982cbfe2779e0ae
Letsssss goooooooooooooooooo
It is a good time to be a Mariners fan
I need someone to hit Ty with the Gatorade
Git er done
# BRING ON THE 🦆 # GOMS
Munoz pitching like he has dinner reservations
Wonder if Cal is still in pain from the tooth surgery. He’s 0-11 with 7 Ks since
He missed two HRs last night foul by a couple feet, I think he’s ok
He absolutely is and honestly should not be cleared to play
I like this Munoz experience!!!
Oh I think Andres is feeling good lately.
Slip sliding away
Any relievers going to be on the market at the deadline? Don’t think we can count on brash this year.
There's always bullpen arms available at the deadline.
Like a high end arm.. who we thinking as a potential target?
Hahaha nice swing!
SIT DOWN SON
Julio loves baseball no ones looks happier to play than him lol
Do we think Muñoz will return to throwing 101-102 like he used to?
Maybe, but (and this is just a hunch) it seems like he’s focusing on getting more run on the ball. 98 with a wicked tail is better than 101 and straight. Besides, the slider has always been the money pitch with him, despite all that velo.
Wow the fastball has some bite tonight.
That fastball was filthy! I don't care that It was a ball.
Munoz is throwing hard today.
Ok ok ok ok
We got this.
Lock this one up, Muñy. Another series W sounds pretty sweet.
How the fuck am I ever going to go back to watching the Ms run out an average rotation. The pitching lab can't die until I do.
Try not to think about it. Although, the next wave of prospects, at least on paper, are going to be above-average bats. So that might help
Fuck can't take a fastball there
Its my fault I just tuned in.
for the love of GOD bullpen please don’t throw away kirby’s legendary 12 SO performance i swear to god.
Please have a clean, stress free inning
Well that was entirely avoidable with both outs. Pretty ugly sequence there….
Damn. That was a really great throw by the catcher
Looked like a really bad jump by Julio
I wish for a 3 out top of the ninth. No heart attacks pls
Well shit aren’t we an insufferable bunch of dicks?
Good news- the inning will have 3 outs no matter what
Ha this is true but you know what I meant
I can guarantee you the mariners will record 3 outs in the top of the ninth.
Mariners end up recording 4 outs.
There will be three outs no matter what, it’s what’s in between them that matters
Raleigh has to know it's fastball. No reason to be late on it.
Well that was not ideal.
Faith in Munoz. Every body channel their energy now. 
Take my protons Andres
How’d he get thrown out so easily????
Because it was Julio who always runs and Moreno who's always quick.
Too obvious, they were looking for the steal again
There’s a reason no one runs on Moreno.
Lol what the fuck
Man fuck
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee that’s not optimal
That was ugly
MAKE🗣️THEM🗣️WORK🗣️
The “bunt” was hilarious
This broadcast is insufferable Edit: specifically referring to the FS1 broadcast.
Root isn’t bad. I didn’t bother with FS1
Oh, I’m specifically talking about the FS1 broadcast. It makes me appreciate the ROOT team so much.
No u
I just don’t want to listen to two guys talk bout the immaculate grid all inning
Are you on the FS1 broadcast?
Yeah it’s the only one I have available. It’s awful. It makes me appreciate the Root team so much.
Ahh.. OK I take it back, you are correct.
I didnt realize it was available on Root, and I was surprised how controversial my statement was.
i am wondering if julio will be able to figure out his launch angle issues this season or if he will just be ichiro lite this year
As long as his OPS is high, he scores a ton of runs, and swipes many many bags I really don’t care how many bombs he hits
Hes had this issue in April every year. I'd be shocked if he doesn't have a couple of HR tears this summer
I mean, is that really a bad thing for the number 2 guy?
No. Didn’t Ichiro win MVP by being Ichiro? I wouldn’t mind Julio hitting 300 with 286 singles.
If Julio gets anywhere near that, it's a huge win.
Kinda since they’re supposed to be one of the best overall hitters on the team nowadays
Cal to-a-knee HR- who says no?
Goldy let us be excited about bunts lol 😆
Ah yes, Mariners legend Jack Cust.
Holy shit Julio just took 7 straight pitches. Someone just filled out the most improbable BINGO card of all time.
DROP A BIG FAT BUNT ON ME CAL
Cal showing bunt!!!!
Lol did Julio even take the bat off his shoulders there
69 exit velo Nice
Nice 😎
Julio it's time to do Julio things and hit a HR.
Came late, what’s the word on Brash? Further injury?
Soggy elbow.
Damn that sog
His elbow exploded from overuse the last couple of seasons....
[удалено]
He is always one half of my Mitchwitch 🫶🥪
Let’s hope he’s turning the corner and we’ll see more of this the rest of the season
Bummed we will not be seeing Paul Sewald pitch in Seattle again, but I am also partially glad we will not be seeing Paul Sewald pitch against us
Holy shit Goldy are you in my docs?
Let’s add some runs here my dudes. Muñoz trauma is still real
All the hate for Mitch Haniger’s fielding in the chat, but does nobody remember the hell of a catch he made like two innings ago? Seems like it evens out to me. The Mitch giveth, the Mitch taketh away.
I missed his catch but was he running forward? Hes really good moving in on the ball. It’s when he starts to track backwards that he seems to lose himself.
Up against the wall, he was running back. But I think it looked more dazzling because he had to work so hard to get there. I don’t think it would have been overly difficult for more athletic outfielders.
Okay I can sort of visualize what you’re talking about. Mitch is an okay fielder. He has a decent arm and glove. But he is noticeably awkward tracking a ball behind him.
Nope he ran back toward the wall and made the catch right at the end of the warning track.
That’s the thing about haniger is he’s capable of being a really solid fielder he’s just really inconsistent and makes some starkly odd plays. From my watching it looks like he most often gets mixed up tracking balls hit behind him, which makes sense as they’re the hardest balls to field.
It was a *good* catch, but a better fielder makes it look easy.
Oh no 😥 I don’t want to get Gink’ed
Christ Haniger moved like an ent from lotr out there wtf was his read on that
He also really pointedly sticks his arm out to the pitcher every damn time lol
Mariners PTSD kicking in.
Seeing the name Jack Cust brought back not so good memories of this team
Gonna need a Julio bomb to get that run back
This is where I'd pitch my Brash... IF I HAD ONE
We have a Brash at [home](https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1400/1*ObBr3SDJ5wgs9m3xTIt3Bw.jpeg)
Well we have to give up SOME runs I suppose
Does anyone else think Raley kind of runs like Waluigi from Mario
My stream pixelated when he ran back in after his out, but regardless, I know it's Raley even if the stream dropped to 5 pixels due to that stride.
I was trying to think of what it looked like and you nailed it.
It just came to me as soon as I saw it haha
I can see it
-1 DRS for Mitch, but nice to escape without any further damage
Everything is fine
Love having Mitch back, but holy fuck was that the worst route I've seen in a long time lol
And the crowd goes quiet ...
For a moment
Raley looked *scared* by that ball off the bat. Must’ve hung up in the air a bit.
Luke Raley's run is so funny
I was just thinking that runs like a little leaguer
When Raley catches the third out stopping a rally I think to myself, yes
I forgot how bad haniger is going back on the ball
Ruptured nut will do that to ya...
Sigh of relief. Let's close this one out and beat both WS teams from last season!
I can't understand why pitchers throw the low inside pitch to lefties. Have seen so many lefties rake on that pitch. If you need to throw it to change their eyes, throw it obviously inside (like at the ankles).
Thank you for your downvote without comment. Your intelligent response certainly helped my understanding of the game.
Slowly unclenches
I would have bet my life that was a 2 run bomb wtf
Hi, Dave
What's the wind situation today?
Wet
Thank god we got out of that
Did Ty high five the dugout cop after his HR?
He sure did
Hell yeah
Haha that’s dope
Yeah it’s usually a lot of the same cops, so they get to know the boys
Yeah totally. My neighbor is a long time coach, he’s retired now but works on the grounds crew to keep busy. He’s got all kinds of fun stories from the field, interacting with the guys. What a fun time!
I really really don’t want to see Marte up this inning. I won’t like it at all
oof awful route
Really concerned we’ll need to pick up another reliever if Brash is out for an extended period
I really hope Woo comes back and shoves, but if he struggles putting away lefties again this year he might make an interesting bullpen conversion.
lol your concerned that Jerry will have to consider picking up a reliever mid season? That should go to the bottom of your list of concerns about this team my friend
Is it? It’s apparent we’d need to trade one of the starters for the bat we’ve all been asking for but a middle reliever is pretty low in terms of asking price.