g9 | swept? more like turbo-vac'd

Mariners 4 | Indians 6

Nice grab in LF by Michael Saunders | AP Photo

on the mound
Well, that was a much different Erik than we saw in spring training (83P - 4IP - 10H - 6ER - 1BB - 6K)
Apparently still got some things to work on.  But, not surprising after nearly two years lost.

Now the bullpen was another story ... a GOOD one!
Pauley, Wright and League combined for FIVE scoreless innings, allowing only ONE hit, NO walks and striking out SIX.  In fact, the bullpen has been spectacular in this series.  Since Jason and Tom's supreme struggles in the home opener, the 'pen has gone TWELVE scoreless innings allowing only FOUR hits, TWO walks and striking out ELEVEN.  Not too shabby.

at the plate
~ Figgy drew his FIRST walk of the season in the 4th inning.
~ As many homers in this game (2 - Langerhas' second, Saunders first) as they had so far this season.
It seemed to me the M's have scored a good portion of their runs in the later innings, so I decided to check.  Sure enough, 16 of the M's 29 runs have come in the 7th inning or later.  Not sure if that's good or bad, just something to note.

of base paths and leather works

~ Ichiro with an outfield assist, but also an error on a throw.  

~ No DP's and no SB (in the entire series).

The Tribe sure can catch it in the outfield (especially xM, Choo!).  M's were robbed of at least a couple of doubles by great catches and at least a couple more by perfect placement (talk about at 'em balls!)

Tomorrow is Happy Felix Day!
Tuesday is Merry Michael Day!
(I think I'm going to have to exchange on of my weekend tix to see Michael's Safeco Field debut!)