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.

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

Lost Opportunities

White Sox (63-65)

Pierre LF

Lillibridge 1B

Konerko DH

Rios CF

Ramirez SS

Flowers C

De Aza RF

Morel 3B

Beckham 2B

Peavy P

Mariners (56-73)

Ichiro RF

Gutierrez CF

Ackley 2B

Carp 1B

Olivo C

Seager 3B

Pena DH

Ryan SS

Robinson LF

Furbush P

 

It was a disappointing loss as the Mariners had ample opportunity to win.  Furbush struggled early on, with 70 pitches through the first three.  He allowed the leadoff batter of the game on in a single.  Then, Olivo had a passed ball which took away a double play opportunity.  The White Sox ended up scoring two times in the first, and we never led the rest of the game.

In the bottom of the second we were able to get 1 back with a leadoff solo shot on the first pitch by Olivo.  Then, in the third we left the bases loaded.  We tied it up in the 4th, then after the White Sox immediately took back the lead with a two run homer in the 5th, we left the bases loaded once again in the 7th.  In all, we left 11 men on base and lost by the final score of 4-2.

Attendance 28,621
- Gyro/Fries

13-15 when I attend