Kyle Hendricks and Mariners starter Bryce Miller entered the game with nearly identical ERA’s sitting around 5 and a quarter. So on paper this looked to be a tight game with some early runs scored. And that is was. Bonus storyline: Hendricks was seeking career win 100 tonight.
Seattle drew first blood in the top of the third but a Zach Neto single punched in Chris Taylor to knot the score at the end of 3.
Once again, the teams exchanged blows in the 4th inning. Seattle put two on the board to take a 3-1 lead then Travis d’Arnaud tied it in the bottom half of the frame.
Why not continue the trend? Seattle went up 4-3 on a Julio Rodriguez RBI triple in the 5th. Chris Taylor then doubled in a run before Nolan Schanuel punched in Taylor to take a 5-4 lead at the conclusion of 5.
The score didn’t change from there, largely due to the defense of Julio Rodriguez.
Chris Taylor had 2 hits, 2 runs scored, and the aforementioned RBI at that point. That’s s really good night that would have been a great night without that robbery.
Both bullpens were able to put up zeroes for a few frames. Hendricks left after 6 innings in position to get the win. Then Zeferjahn and Detmers held the line. Miller left after 5 for Seattle, followed by Kowar for an inning and Bazardo for two.
Enter Kenley Jansen for the save opportunity in the 9th. The active saves leader did what he does and shut the door.
Light up the Halo! And congratulations Kyle Hendricks!
Doyle’s next start? In Anaheim in September?
I remain stoic on who we pick, because fate says who the M’s pick #3 immediately after will surely outshine our guy.
We need a real 3b, someone who will last 15 years, so tired of the revolving door, so that giant hole can be filled. It could be as easy as taking a Holliday 😊
Maybe we can sign a 29 year-old 3B coming off a career year and having just won a WS championship.
/sarcasm
Kinda looked like a real team in last night’s impressive win, but it was the Mariners, so there’s that.
Meaning?
A 2nd place above. 500 team?
The Mariners are not for a good, so it is not much of a accomplishment
A win is a win regardless of who the opponent is.
On one level that’s true. On another level, it’s a bigger deal beating the Dodgers than it is the Rockies.
https://x.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1931200580724412424
And he is still 19 years old.
He wouldn’t of botched that ball like adell did. 🤢
Very good win last night! Hendricks did enough not to lose, and hopefully that will continue into his next game.
Good game today!
Tomorrow’s going to be tough. In 9 games against the Angels, Castillo is 5-1, 2.59 ERA with 70 strikeouts. Oh, boy, looks like a 10+ strikeout night for the Angels.
In his return from injury, Trout was hot in the first 4 games.
Now, it’s back to being a 0.200 player. In the last 3 games, he’s 2-11. Fortunately, just has 1 strike out.
Here’s hoping Washington plays D’Arnaud perhaps twice a week. That will give O’Hoppe a rest, so he’s stronger in 2nd half. And keep D’Arnaud sharp – in his last 2 games, he’s 5-8, with a homer and 2 RBIs.
Moore 2 bagger in SL
https://x.com/AngelsMiLB/status/1931159740748550436
Kids winning in AZ.
https://x.com/AngelsMiLB/status/1931200307541000415
Solid win. I’ll take it.
Another 130 or so wins and Hendricks will be in HoF consideration.
Jamie Moyer had 104 wins through his age 35 season and 165 after, so it’s not like it’s never been done. But this Angels team is a far cry from those Mariners teams.
So you’re saying he’ll need to play into his 50’s?
Nice to start the homestand with a W
I’d clearly rather start with a win than a loss, but that said we also started the last homestand with a win. And look where it got us — nowhere. It was the only game we won !
We need consistency.
Trout’s washed. Move him back to the 5-hole !!!
Trade him before he loses any more value.
I’m irrationally superstitious with sports so I refrained from posting anything in the game thread out of fear of jinxing the game.
Nice win. Getting any W with Hendricks completing 6 is best case scenario.
Winning ANY game that Hendricks starts is a plus, and not something I expect to happen.
Indeed.
Man I love the Halos and hate the mariners so I guess this makes for a pretty nice little Friday night!
Good for Kyle Hendricks, 💯 Career Wins.
Home Sweet Home!