Intro.
In Mariners News...
- Luke Arkins from Prospect Insider thought up a scenario in which the Mariners make the playoffs.
- In case you missed it, a Ben Gamel three-run homer sparked a 4-3 victory over the Angels last night.
Big Ben Gamel coming through in the clutch. pic.twitter.com/lwgGFh7QAs
— Mariners (@Mariners) September 9, 2017
- James Paxton and Felix Hernandez are set to rejoin the Mariners next week. Welcome back aboard the hype train.
Mariners Minors...
- The Modesto Nuts are headed to the California League Championship Series.
.@ModestoNuts complete three-game sweep of Cal League semis with homers from #Mariners prospects DeCarlo, Curletta. https://t.co/OIT3QPOerA pic.twitter.com/TNDmGLcOFp
— MiLB.com (@MiLB) September 9, 2017
- Eric Filia has enjoyed some post season success.
Eric Filia has hit safely in all 8 playoff games in his MiLB career.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) September 9, 2017
8G, .448/.528/.655/1.183, 13H, 3 2B, 1HR, 5R, 6RBI, 5BB, 2K, 3/3 SB.
Around the League...
- Former Mariner Patrick Kivlehan pinch hit for the Reds yesterday
- Cleveland has won quite a few baseball games recently. Carlos Santana deserves some credit.
- Yu Darvish is the fastest pitcher to reach 1000 strikeouts.
.@Dodgers RHP @faridyu is fastest to 1,000 career Ks in @MLB history (128 games), surpassing Kerry Wood (134 games). pic.twitter.com/cnZjazBw4Q
— MLB Stat of the Day (@MLBStatoftheDay) September 9, 2017
- The Tigers turned a triple play yesterday.
- If you’ve ever wondered what an inside the park grand slam would look like, now you know.
Inside-the-park slam?
— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2017
INSIDE-THE-PARK SLAM. https://t.co/6fAa0xFaDu #PapaSlam pic.twitter.com/DLzHpoR4Xc
- MLB Pipeline made their prospect team of the year.
Here's the 2017 MLB Pipeline Prospect Team of the Year: https://t.co/f1Q0e9KoYk pic.twitter.com/Gpki5HQ3zY
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) September 8, 2017
- Ryan Braun became the first Brewer to hit 300 home runs.
Luke’s Pick...
- The Husky Football home opener against Montana is tonight. If you’re a Husky fan, do yourself a favor and follow Chris Mitchell.
One more sleep! #PurpleReign #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/faBvBANGUI
— Chris Mitchell (@CMitch3505) September 8, 2017