Mariners Blanked to End Year

I couldn't wait to get out of their fast enough, it is really frustrating.  Yesterday was bad, but today we only managed TWO measly hits the entire game.  TWO.  We also had 3 walks, but 11 strikeouts.  It feels like the players couldn't wait for the season to end fast enough so they could go fishing.

Athletics (73-88)

Crisp CF

Taylor LF

Weeks 2B

Willingham DH

Sizemore 3B

Carter 1B

Miller RF

Powell C

Rosales SS

Gonzalez (15-12, 3.25)

Mariners (67-94)

Ichiro RF

Robinson CF

Ackley 2B

Smoak 1B

Carp LF

Kennedy DH

Liddi 3B

Seager SS

Giminez C

Vasquez (1-5, 8.89)

I'm not going to talk much about the game. The Athletics scored the lone runs of the game via a 2 run homer to right center by Miller.  Vasquez never impressed me, I would be surprised if he makes the club next year.  And that was the ballgame... even though we were only down 2 runs it just wasn't going to happen today.  Horrible way to end the season, being shut out the final two games.  20,173 hard core baseball fans were there for the final one this year.

Ichiro failed to get above 200 hits for the first time in his ML career, ending 184, a .272 BA, and a pathetic .310 OBP.  He is now 37 and his numbers will continue to decline.  He's only got one more year on the contract and then it is sayonara and we can finally get a real lead off hitter. 

It was a tough first year without Dave Niehaus.  But we're getting younger, we've got a new Manager in Eric Wedge that I believe is competent, and some exciting players to watch.  Ackley is going to be solid.  Pineda is young, if he develops a third pitch he'll be locked in the two spot for years.  Carp, did he finally have a breakthrough after years in the Minors?  Will Smoak match his potential?  So many questions, and after a sometimes frustrating year I am optimistic about 2012.  We're definitely turning this franchise around, you can see it.

Here's to next year!!

A Stinker

That's the best way I can sum it up.  We just stunk.  Total blowout, our offense was inept and only managed 4 hits as we lost 7-0.  Beavan, who had been doing pretty well lately, was not sharp.

Athletics (72-88)

Weeks 2B

Crisp CF

Matsui LF

Willingham DH

Dejesus RF

Sizemore 3B

Suzuki C

Allen 1B

Sogard SS

Cahill (11-14, 4.31)

Mariners (67-93)

Ichiro RF

Rodriguez SS

Ackley DH

Carp LF

Smoak 1B

Olivo C

Seager 2B

Liddi 3B

Saunders CF

Beavan (5-5, 3.82)

Beavan ended up going exactly 5 innings, giving up eight hits and all seven runs.  It started in the first with a 3 Run BOMB by Willingham to deep left field.  The Mariners threatened in the 1st inning with back to back singles by Ichiro and Rodriguez, but Ackley struck out and Carp ground to second for a double play.  Beavan gave up two more runs in each of the third and fifth innings.  The 5th inning runs were thanks to another homer, this time by Sizemore.  The only other possible scoring opportunity by the Mariners was in the 7th inning with runners on 1st and 2nd with one out, but the runners were stranded.  The Mariners had 4 hits, 1 BB, 8 K, and 4 LOB.  I'm hoping that we will end the season on a positive note tomorrow, with some signs of offense.

Att: 18,600

Vargas is Stellar in Final Start.

Fantastic pitching by both starters, as Mariners won 4-2 in front of 17,057 fans.  There was a little excitement in the 5th inning as Carter hit the roof with a foul ball!!!!!  This is a rare occurrence, occurring only two other times that I can recall.

Athletics (72-87)

Weeks 2B

Crisp CF

Matsui DH

Willingham LF

Sizemore 3B

Suzuki C

Carter 1B

Taylor RF

Rosales SS

McCarthy (9-8, 3.26)

Mariners (66-93)

Ichiro RF

Rodriguez SS

Ackley 2B

Carp DH

Smoak 1B

Olivo C

Robinson LF

Liddi 3B

Saunders CF

Vargas (9-13, 4.38)

The Mariners scored all of their runs via the long ball.  Olivo got a solo shot in the 5th to tie up the ballgame.  Then, in the 6th, Smoak launched a 3 run homer 403 feet to right center, scoring Ackley and Carp with 2 outs.  I'm hoping that Ackley, Carp, and Smoak will be producing like that for the Mariners for the next decade.  Smoak has had a tough year with the passing of his father, and injuries.  I'm hoping next year he's healthy, and finally proves that we made the right trade for Cliff Lee.  Olivo is now the all-time leader in single season home runs for a Mariners catcher with 19.  If only he could actually catch the damn ball. 

I was a little pissed that they pulled Vargas after 8 innings.  He got his career high 10th strikeout in the 8th. Vargas only had 105 pitches, and it was his final start of the year.  They way he was cruising, I don't think an extra 12 pitches would have put him in imminent danger of injuring himself.  Plus, League struggled and practically blew the save.  He gave up 2 hits and a run before getting Suzuki to ground to short for the final out.  My heart started racing for a few minutes, thinking that League was going to ruin the night.  But he pulled it out, and Vargas got a much deserved 10th win of the year.  The lone run he gave up was in the top of the first, after that it was smooth sailing.

I guess McCarthy deserves some praise as well... he had a complete game.

The Mariners are now 18-21 when I attend.

Mariners Appreciate Fans With Another Loss

Tonight was not as good of a pitching performance, for either team.  It was fan appreciation night for 22.159 in attendance, but the Mariners couldn't put together a good pitching performance, and despite the six runs they scored they only got one runner on base past the 5th inning.

Rangers (86-65)

Kinsler 2B

Andrus SS

Hamilton LF

Young 1B

Beltre 3B

Napoli C

Cruz DH

Murphy RF

Gentry CF

Lewis (12-10, 4.29)

Mariners (63-87)

Ichiro RF

Seager 3B

Ackley 2B

Carp 1B

Kennedy DH

Bard C

Ryan SS

Robinson LF

Saunders CF

Vasquez (1-3, 7.29)

Vasquez was never in it, struggling from the beginning.  He only went 3 plus innings, giving up two hits in the first and second innings (including a run in the 2nd).  Then, it pretty much fell apart in the 3rd inning.  To lead off the inning Vasquez gave up back to back home runs to Andrus and Hamilton, then another solo shot to Beltre that traveled 408 feet.  This was after the Mariners had scored 4 runs of their own in the 2nd inning.  They enjoyed their 4-1 lead for only a few minutes.  After starting the 4th inning with a walk, Vasquez was pulled for Gray.  But he himself struggled and the Rangers scored another 3 runs in the inning to go up 7-4.  Carp made it interesting in the 5th with a 2 run homer of his own, to pull the Mariners within 1 run at 7-6.  But there the score remained.  The Mariners were lucky to escape without giving up more runs.  Let's take a look at the Rangers' box score, everyone contributed.  They left 10 men on base, the damage could have been so much worse.

Kinsler:  BB, R
Andrus: 1B, HR, RBI, 2 R
Hamilton: 3H, 2B, HR, 3RBI, R
Young: 2 BB, 1B, SAC, RBI
Beltre: HR, RBI, R
Napoli: 2 2B
Cruz: 1B
Murphy: BB, 1B, R
Gentry: 1B, RBI

On a historic note, Ichiro passed Mantle with his RBI base hit in the 2nd inning.  He now has 2,416 base hits for his ML career.  Never thought I would talk about Mantle in the same sentence as Ichiro.  This will be the last time.

I would also like to add that this is the second year in a row that nobody from my seating section has won a prize.

The roof was closed in the bottom of the 8th.
They are now  17-21 when I attend.

Mariners earn 10th Shutout

The Mariners put in a solid performance, shutting out their opponent for the 10th time this season behind the excellent pitching of Beavan.  He ended up going 8 strong innings, giving up only four hits.  League wrapped up his 45th save of the year by striking out the side.  

Rangers (86-64)

Kinsler 2B

Andrus SS

Hamilton LF

Young 3B

Beltre DH

Murphy RF

Torrealba C

Moreland 1B

Chavez CF

Wilson (16-6, 3.01)

Mariners (62-87)

Ichiro RF

Ryan SS

Ackley 2B

Olivo C

Carp 1B

Pena DH

Seager 3B

Robinson LF

Wells CF

Beavan (4-5, 4.32)

The Mariners scored 3 of their 4 runs in a 41 pitch 3rd inning, thanks to a key error. Wells and Ryan were on 1st and 2nd, respectively, with 2 outs when Ackley came to the plate.  The count was 3-2 and he hit a chopper to Kinsler.  Kinsler fielded it fine but his throw to first was way off.   It ended up being a 2 base error as Wells scored and Ryan ended up at 3rd.  Chalk it up to Ackley's speed, a brain fart?  I don't know, but I'll take it.  Just three pitches later and a wild pitch got past Torrealba, scoring Ryan.  Olivo ended up with an infield single to shortstop followed by an RBI single off the second base bag for Carp. Pena was then hit by a pitch on his foot to load the bases, but Seager struck out for the final out. It was a wild inning, and one that Niehaus would have enjoyed.  Remember, this was all with 2 outs.  So we got an error, wild pitch, and freak hit to thank for the 3 runs as we went through the lineup.  That was all we needed, but they added an insurance run in the 7th inning as Wells lead off with a homer into the Rangers' bullpen, and we won 4-0.  Special note, Wells worked a full count in each of his at-bats tonight.  

Now 17-21 when I attend!
Att: 17,607

In Honor of Dave

Dave Niehaus 1935-2010

I never knew Dave Niehaus.  Well, not personally.  I can't recall ever catching a glimpse of him at Spring Training in 1993, or when walking by the broadcast center on the club level at Safeco.  I didn't know him, but I felt like I did.  He felt like a part of my family, a surrogate Grandfather.  He told me fascinating stories, and lulled me to sleep at night over countless spring, summer, and early fall nights.  His loss has greatly affected the Mariners community, and it will never be the same without him.  This first year has been really tough.  Sure, it has been nice hearing Ken Levine, Ken Wilson, and Ron Fairly on the airwaves again.  But, it isn't the same.  It isn't even close, and I can't bear to listen to the television broadcast anymore.

Niehaus was an important part of the Mariners since day one, 34 years, and all of my years. Words can't adequately express how a simple radio broadcaster can have such an impact on your life. If you don't listen to baseball, you wouldn't understand. You let these people into your homes and hearts for nearly half of the year. You go through the excitement of the first day of Spring Training, the hope of Opening Day, dog days of summer, the blowouts, come from behind wins, pennant races, and the thrill/agony of the playoffs. Don't tell me that you wouldn't feel the loss of losing someone who has been an important part of your life. He could possibly be the reason I fell in love with baseball. I think maybe I fell in love with his voice first. Dave spoke to me.

I went to his memorial last year, there was a small shrine with various trinkets and gifts left for his family.  I left a token of my appreciation, and my childhood.  My favorite rock.  I used to collect them when I was a kid, and this one was special because it was perfectly round with a single white stripe, almost like a belt, around it.  But what made it even more special, was that it was so smooth.  I used to love rubbing its surface against my cheek.

But let me digress for a moment, the most amazing thing I saw left at the site was by a middle aged man, I'm guessing at least fifty. He approached the offerings, took the glove off his hand, left it, and simply walked away. It gave me goosebumps. The glove was well worn, it was obviously beloved, and I still get choked up thinking about it.

I left the rock for many reasons.  With the loss of Niehaus, I felt like I lost a bit of my childhood.  So it was only fitting to me that I should leave a bit of my childhood behind.  Rocks are constant, he was our constant.  It was also a way to acknowledge that "I was here, I recognize you, I remember you."


They remembered Dave today with the unveiling of his statue. It is the first statue in Mariners history.  It shows Dave, sitting at his broadcast booth with his scorebook opened up to game 5 of the 1995 ALDS.  He is surrounded by his most well known phrases, as seen above.  I think my favorite part is the empty seat beside him.  So that we, the fans, may join his broadcast for one final time.

The detail is extraordinary, as you can see from the pictures at right.  You can see his veins, the ring, the detail on his tie, the wrinkles in his suit!  Kudos go to the artist, Lou Cella.  The only issue I have is the grammatically incorrect "Its" in his Grand Salami phrase.  I didn't see an apostrophe.  Maybe I didn't look closely enough.  I believe it should be It's, as the phrase would be "It is Grand Salami...".  Maybe someone out there can shed some light.  Am I mistaken?

All in all, a great tribute to a great man.  He will always be a part of this community, and now he has been immortalized so that generations of Mariners fans to come may pay tribute to The Voice of the Mariners.  Rest in Peace, Dave.  Thank You For the Memories.

Rivera Makes History with 600th Save

Mariano Rivera picked up the 600th save of his career as Ichiro was caught stealing second for the final out, trailing 3-2 with Ackley at the plate.  For all the times to steal a base, and that is when he decides to go.  I doubt Wedge sent him, you never want to end a game that way.

Yankees (89-57)

Jeter SS

Swisher RF

Teixeira 1B

Cano 2B

Montero DH

Jones LF

Martin C

Nunez 3B

Gardner CF

Burnett (9-11, 5.27)

Mariners (61-86)

Ichiro RF

Seager 3B

Ackley 2B

Carp LF

Smoak 1B

Olivo C

Kennedy DH

Wells CF

Ryan SS

Furbush (3-8, 4.84)

This was a game of missed opportunities, from the first inning until the last.  We left 9 men on base, Burnett was not stellar but we couldn't pull the trigger and had 17 strikeouts!  The biggest opportunity was probably the 8th inning when we had Ackley and Smoak on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out, but ended up striking out (with a walk  by Kennedy sandwiched in there).  Or, was it still early in the game when in the 3rd inning when we had the bases loaded with 1 out and all Olivo could do was a sacrifice fly to score our final run of the game?

Furbush had only one truly bad inning, giving up a lead off homer to Cano in the second, followed by a walk to Montero and a double to Jones. Montero ended up scoring on a wild pitch to put Yankees up 2-0 after Martin struck out.  Olivo is a terrible catcher and has let way too many "wild pitches" go past him, but I'll give him the benefit of doubt on this one.  It was pretty low and inside.  But, Olivo...  block the damn plate!

In the 9th inning, Mariano Rivera got his 600th save thanks to Ichiro.  He joins only Trevor Hoffman (601) in the 600 saves club, so at least I can say I saw history.  Rivera didn't really accomplish it, I would say put an asterisk by the number and give Ichiro the assist.  WHY ARE YOU RUNNING WITH TWO OUTS and Ackley up to bat, down by ONE RUN!!!  WHY!?  This is one of the reasons I despise Ichiro as a player.

I have to say, it is not as much fun with no A-Roid to root against.   He's "injured".  And, I was shocked at how few fans were there to watch the Yankees.  The Mariners only drew 18k fans!  You used to be able to guarantee a near sellout, at minimum.  Guess they aren't as much of a draw anymore, and that's a good thing.

Burger
Att: 18,306
Mariners fall to 16-20 when I attend.

Sun Double

My first day game of the year, I generally don't like going to them because they take up the whole day!  But, it was a mild enough time.  We were sheltered from the heat by the sound and shade.

Royals 61-86

Gordon LF

Cabrera CF

Butler DH

Hosmer 1B

Francoeur RF

Navarro 3B

Pena C

Getz 2B

Escobar SS

Teaford P

Mariners 61-84

Ichiro Rf

Ryan SS

Ackley 2B

Carp LF

Smoak 1B

Olivo C

Wells CF

Bard C

Liddi 3B

Vasquez P

Teaford made his first ML start and lasted 5 innings... he only had 73 pitches but they had him on a pitch count, no doubt, 'cause he was rolling along.  He ended his day by striking out three batters in the 5th, and sandwiching a BB in there.  He had 3 total hits, 1 walk, and 1 WP with 5 Ks, and picked up the 2-1 win.

It was more fine pitching and offensive ineptitude as the Mariners scored just 1 run on 6 hits.  The most exciting moment of the game was when Rookie Steve Delabar made his ML Debut in the 9th inning.  Just a few months ago he was a substitute pitcher and in Class A.  Only baseball can provide you feel good stories like that.  He threw a perfect inning, striking out the last two batters.

As I say a lot, there is always something interesting that happens at every game.  Today was the sun double that the Royals hit in the 3rd inning to left.  Gordon hit a ball that Carp couldn't find.  It was a pivotal moment of the game as Escobar scored the first run of the game and Vasquez had been cruising along.  When half of your run total comes from a ball lost in the sky, you have to call yourself fortunate, and for the Mariners unlucky.

Went to Hit It Here Cafe, food was pretty good
Mariners are now 16-19 when I attend.
Att: 20,951

Pineda Goes Eight

Royals (60-86)

Gordon, LF

Cabrera, CF

Butler, DH

Hosmer, 1B

Francoeur, RF

Moustakas, 3B

Perez, C

Getz, 2B

Escobar, SS

Paulino (2-10, 4.60)

Mariners (61-83)

Ichiro, RF

Ryan, SS

Ackley, 2B

Carp, LF

Smoak, 1B

Kennedy, DH

Olivo, C

Seager, 3B

Saunders, CF

Pineda (9-9, 3.74)

Pineda went a season high 8 innings, but the first inning did him in.  He only had 14 pitches, and it lasted around 4 minutes... but the three runs the Royals quickly scored were all they needed as the Royals won 4-2.  Gordon lead off with a double to right, advanced to third on a groundout, then scored easily on a fielder's choice by Butler.  Hosmer then hit a two run homer to left field and just like that it was 3-0 before the Mariners were up.  Pineda pretty much sailed the rest of the way, scattering a few hits.  Like most good pitchers, the first inning was the key.  Felix has learned how to stay focused a lot better now, Pineda will too.  Hard to remember that this is still his first year.  He has a lot of promise.  So it was another quality start, for naught.

The only offensive highlights for the home team were two homers by Smoak and Carp (2nd and 4th innings).  They Mariners struck out 16 times and only had two hits, the solo shots.  They got on base two other times via a walk and an error but only had 29 total at bats, two above the minimum. Such a shame, another team and Pineda probably would have at least escaped with a no-decision instead of his 10th loss of the year.

On a funny note, when I went down to my seats at about 20 minutes before the game started a woman said she had reported my backpack to the ushers because I had left it unattended.  What a paranoid woman!  I told her that I've been doing this since I was a kid and that a lot of people do it.  I went up to tell the ushers in case they had called security and they all rolled their eyes and laughed about it.

Torta and Fries
Att: 17,884
16-18 when I attend

Smoak, Ichiro, and Vargas Deliver

Justin Smoak knocked his first home run in 48 games and the Mariners won 4-1 as we held one of the League's best hitting offenses to just five hits.  Kansas City's 1-3 hitters all came into the game batting exactly .300.

KC Royals (60-84)

Gordon LF

Cabrera CF

Butler DH

Hosmer 1B

Francoeur RF

Moustakas 3B

Giavotella 2B

Perez C

Escobar SS

Hochevar P

Mariners (59-83)

Ichiro RF

Ryan SS

Ackley 2B

Carp LF

Smoak 1B

Kennedy DH

Seager 3B

Robinson CF

Giminez C

Vargas P

After struggling in the second half of the season, the "old" Vargas showed up tonight, and it was nice to see.  He ended up lasting 6 innings, allowing just 1 run on 4 hits.  He retired the lineup in order in the first inning, then... in the second Francoeur hit a one out triple that got past Carp after he made a diving attempt at the fast sinking ball.  It should have been a double.  Vargas got out of the jam by inducing a fielder's choice from Moustakas with a sharp grounder to Ackley, who immediately threw the ball to Giminez.  There was a collision at home, but Giminez held on and Francoeur was out!  At that point we were up 1-0.

Ichiro led off the Mariners' offense by taking the first pitch 386 feet into the right field stands.  It was his 36th lead off homer of his career, and passed Bobby Bonds for 6th on the all-time list.  For a guy who flat out refuses to do anything but single, I guess that's a pretty amazing stat.  He now has 94 ML homers so 38% of all of his homers are lead off.

The game remained 1-0 until the 6th inning, when the Royals tied up the ballgame.  Cabrera got a one out bunt single (first pitch), then stole second and scored on a single to center.  The tie was short lived, as in the bottom of the sixth the Mariners went ahead for good thanks to a leadoff 4 pitch walk to Ackley, and a Smoak two run homer.  It was nice to see, as he has had a tough year with the death of his father and several injuries.  Hopefully he can have a good couple of weeks to finish off the season, right on through to Spring next year.

We added an insurance run in the 7th.  Ichiro got a two out single, stole second and third base, then scored when Ryan reached on an error by the shortstop.

League came on in the 9th to nail down his 34th save, but not before our defense put the tying run at the plate.  Moustakas reached on a single that ricocheted off League and ended in "no man's land" between Smoak and League.  Then, on what was going to be a sure out by Ryan to end the ballgame, he was unable to get a hold of the ball and committed the error.  Perez then hit a ground ball to Ryan, who tossed to Ackley for the Fielder's Choice.  And that was the ballgame.


Pizza
16-17 when I attend
Att: 14,377

Furbush Knocked for Another Loss

The Mariners had ample opportunity to win this game, but just couldn't get that clutch hit.  We walked eight times but had only four hits.  You could say Santana was "effectively wild", or maybe the Mariners were just inept.

Angels 73-63

Izturis SS

Bourjos CF

Kendrick 2B

Hunter DH

Trumbo 1B

Wells LF

Callaspo 3B

Trout RF

Wilson C

Santana P

Mariners 58-77

Ichiro RF

Gutierrez CF

Ackley 2B

Carp 1B

Olivo C

Seager 3B

Wells LF

Ryan SS

Robinson DH

Furbush P
Furbush didn't have a great first inning, he hit Izturis to lead off the game followed by a walk to Bourjos and then after a strikeout by Kendrick, Torii Hunter launched a 3 run homer to left.  Just like that, it was 3-0.  He ended up giving up another hit in the first and when it ended he had already thrown 29 pitches.  The Angels went in order in the 2nd, but in the third Furbush ended up giving up another homer, this time a solo shot to Kendrick.  He didn't pitch "that bad", but with the way the Mariners offense has gone at times this year, it just wasn't good enough.

After getting two walks in the 2nd inning, Wells ground into an inning ending double play.  We started the bottom of the third with two consecutive walks.  Then, on an 0-2 count Ichiro laced a double to right scoring Ryan.  Gutierrez flied out, but then "Mr. Calm" Ackley drove in Ryan and Ichiro with a single up the middle.  It was a brand new ballgame, as the Mariners trailed 4-3.  Carp followed with a single of his own but then Olivo and Seager went down with a strike out and fly to left.

Little did we know but that was the ballgame, as neither team scored again.  The Mariners threatened in the 5th after two more walks but Carp grounded into a double play.  Wright came in for Furbush in the 7th and finished the final three innings.

On another note, the Mariners released Matt Tuiasosopo.

Baked Potato
Att 19453
15-17

August Games Recap

Much better month of baseball than July!

Mon 8/1 OAK W 8-4, Beavan, Garlic Chicken, 23,335, scored
Tue 8/2 OAK W 4-2, Felix, Chicken Noodles, 22,576
Mon 8/15 TOR W 6-5, Pineda, Brisket, 28,530, scored
Wed 8/17 TOR L 6-1, Beavan, Pizza, 26,579, scored
Fri 8/26 CWS L 4-2, Furbush, Gyro, 28,621, scored
Sat 8/27 CWS L 3-0, Pineda, Burger, 30,522, scored
Mon 8/29 LAA W 5-3, Beavan, Garlic Chickem, 16,990, scored
Wed 8/31 LAA W 2-1, Felix, Gyro, 18,520, scored

Record by Starting Pitcher
Felix: 2-0 (6-3)
Pineda: 1-1 (4-1)
Vargas: N/A (1-6)
Beavan: 2-1 (2-1)
Furbush: 0-1 (0-1)
Fister: N/A (0-3)
Bedard: N/A (1-2)

Record by Day (Overall)
Mon: 3-0 (5-3)
Tue: 1-0 (2-1)
Wed: 1-1 (3-1)
Thu: N/A (1-0)
Fri: 0-1 (4-4)
Sat: 0-1 (0-7)

Record By Food
Baked Potato: N/A (1-1)
Cookies: N/A (1-1)
Pizza:  0-1 (3-1)
Gyro: 1-1 (3-2)
Garlic Chicken 2-0 (2-2)
Garlic Fries: N/A (1-1)
Kettle Corn: N/A (3-2)
Crepe: 0-1 (2-3)
Brisket Sandwich: 1-0 (1-1) 
Burger: 0-1 (0-1)

Record with Roof Closed: N/A (2-2)
Record while Scoring: 4-3 (7-10)

Attendance:
Mon: 23,335; 28,530; 16,990
Tue: 22,576
Wed: 26,579; 18,520
Fri: 28,621
Sat: 30,522
Avg Attendance:  24,459 (23,013)

Overall Score:  Opponent 18 (102) Mariners 37 (95)
Run Differential: +19 (-7)

Avg Runs Scored
Mariners 4.625
Opponent 2.25

Greatest Run Differential Win: 4
Greatest Run Differential Loss: 4

Mariners total Runs Record:
0: 0-1 (0-4)
1: 0-1 (1-7)
2: 1-1 (1-2)
3:       (4-3)
4: 1-0 (2-0)
5: 1-0 (3-0)
6: 1-0 (2-0)
8: 1-0 (2-0)

Opponent:
0:       (4-0)
1: 1-0 (2-1)
2: 1-0 (5-2)
3: 1-1 (1-2)
4: 1-1 (1-3)
5: 1-1 (1-3)
6:       (0-1)
7:       (1-0)
8:       (0-2)
9:       (0-1)
12:     (0-1)

Overall 5-3 (15-16)
One Run Games: 2-0 (6-3)

Safeco and Mariners Pet Peeves

In no particular order...

#35 Olivo
#34 Root sports changing the theme song to the opening
#33 Vendors blocking view during active play
#32 Ushers booting people from empty seats when there are 15k people at the game
#31 People taking pictures of Ichiro during the top of the inning... home plate is the other way
#30 Ichiro
#28 3-5 second delay between radio/tv broadcasts
#27 Fans who care more about the Hydro race than the game
#26 Fans who care more about the Hat Trick than the game
#25 Fans who care more about "hooking up" than the game
#24 Boston Fans
#23 New York Fans
#22 Chicago Cubs Fans
#21 Searching your bag/backpack when entering the game
#20 Rally Fries signs
#15 Dave Sims
#14 Dancing Grounds Crew gets louder applause than the team
#13 People who show up halfway through the game
#12 The Wave
#11 The Wave when the the home team is up
#10 Kids under the age of 7 going to the game
#9 Kids kicking my seat
#8 Kids standing on seats
#7 Ivars' Clam Chowder
#6 The food prices
#5 People getting up in the middle of an at bat to leave their seats
#4 People going down the wrong aisle and forgetting where their seats are (not that hard)
#3 People standing up in the middle of an inning while on their phone and waving to someone else across the stadium
#2 The endless giveaways
#1 God Bless America