Seattle Mariners Offense Continues to Flounder in 5-0 Loss to Texas Rangers
The Mariners were unable to take advantage of their opportunities and saw their losing streak extend to four games
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson speaks to the media following a loss against the Texas Rangers on Friday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. SEATTLE ā In a common thread this season, the Seattle Mariners' bats were unable to connect when it mattered most in a 5-0 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. It was the Mariners (8-13) fourth-straight loss after getting swept by the San Diego Padres on the road the series prior.
"Just not able to get the big hit at this point to (get the runners on-base) in," Seattle manager Dan Wilson said in a postgame interview Friday. "I know these guys keep working at it. It's coming soon.
I think the at-bats, like I said, are trending in the right direction. We just got to keep grinding away. " The best opportunity for the Mariners to get runs on the board came in the bottom of the first.
With one out, catcher Cal Raleigh drew a four-pitch walk, center fielder Julio Rodriguez hit a double and first baseman Josh Naylor earned a walk following a 10-pitch plate appearance against Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. With the bases juiced, left fielder Randy Arozarena fell behind to deGrom 0-2 and struck out swinging on five pitches. Right fielder Luke Raley stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs and struck out swinging on six pitches.
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