July Games Recap

The Mariners went 5-3 in July, an improvement of their 4-4 record previous two months, and are now 15-15 when I attend.  There were just three one run games, no shut outs, and we had 1-2 record.  The Mariners scored 31 runs and their opponents 22, for a run differential of nine!  Last month it was 18 vs. 17.  The average attendance was 23,265 vs 19,957 in June.

Our starting pitchers had a higher combined ERA at 2.92 vs 2.59 in June. But it doesn't matter if you don't get the run support.  It is a team game. The starters accounted for 73% of the innings pitched compared to 77% in June.  They accounted for 81% of the runs given up.

Despite having worse stats in practically every category, we scored more runs and won more games.  I guess it comes down to being more clutch in July.  We had three more homers, and more stolen bases but that's pretty much it.   Our OBP was only 49 points higher than our average, nearly identical to the 50 points in June.  Of our 54 total hits in June, 25.9% were extra base hits compared to 16.67% in June. 

Jaso, Seager, and Montero were the only really productive hitters.  Everyone else stunk it up especially Peguero. At least we said goodbye to Ichiro!!!  I think this proves without a doubt it does not matter how many hits you get, what matters is when you get them.