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The Daily Catch: Apr 13, 2023

Happy National Scrabble Day!

Happy Thursday, readers! Shay Weintraub, here, and it’s about to be 80º+ here in Rhode Island today. My body is not ready.

Here’s today’s catch:

Photos of the Game (04/12 at CHC)

Poll

Choose your photo of the game (04/12 at CHC):

This poll is closed

  • 7%
    J.P. Crawford #3 of the Seattle Mariners throws to first base as Nick Madrigal #1 of the Chicago Cubs is out on a fielder’s choice during the first inning at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
    (12 votes)
  • 15%
    (L-R) Julio Rodriguez #44, Jarred Kelenic #10, and Teoscar Hernandez #35 of the Seattle Mariners celebrate at the end of their win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Mariners defeated the Cubs 5-2.
    (27 votes)
  • 17%
    Jarred Kelenic #10 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases following a home run off of Julian Merryweather #66 of the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
    (30 votes)
  • 9%
    A fan in the bleachers throws back a home run by the Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in Chicago.
    (16 votes)
  • 45%
    Seattle Mariners left fielder Jarred Kelenic (10) celebrates with right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (L) after scoring a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eight inning at Wrigley Field.
    (78 votes)
  • 4%
    Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (23) hits an RBI-single against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field.
    (7 votes)
170 votes total Vote Now

Mariners Trivia Question

Answer at the bottom of the post.

Poll

What notable moment in Randy Johnson’s career did he experience while with the Seattle Mariners?

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  • 0%
    Being drafted into the league
    (2 votes)
  • 16%
    Made his MLB debut
    (35 votes)
  • 1%
    Made his final appearance in MLB
    (3 votes)
  • 80%
    None of the above
    (167 votes)
207 votes total Vote Now

Baseball Fun Poll

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Pick an All-Star Week event to go to:

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  • 39%
    All-Star Game
    (73 votes)
  • 53%
    Home Run Derby
    (99 votes)
  • 4%
    Futures Game
    (8 votes)
  • 3%
    Celebrity Game
    (6 votes)
186 votes total Vote Now

Baseball is the Best

Here’s why baseball is the best today. Inspired by Sarah Langs.

Baseball is the best because sometimes life imitates art. Yes, I said art.

Place Your Fake Bets

And lose your money in a fake way. Not a real way.

Poll

Who wins?

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  • 30%
    Red Sox (+185)
    (34 votes)
  • 69%
    Rays (-225)
    (79 votes)
113 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Who’ll win the Stanley Cup?

This poll is closed

  • 24%
    Boston Bruins (+370)
    (34 votes)
  • 2%
    Colorado Avalanche (+700)
    (3 votes)
  • 4%
    Toronto Maple Leafs (+900)
    (6 votes)
  • 8%
    Edmonton Oilers (+1000)
    (11 votes)
  • 2%
    New Jersey Devils (+1100)
    (4 votes)
  • 0%
    New York Rangers (+1200)
    (1 vote)
  • 2%
    Vegas Golden Knights (+1200)
    (3 votes)
  • 1%
    Carolina Hurricanes (+1300)
    (2 votes)
  • 0%
    Dallas Stars (+1500)
    (1 vote)
  • 0%
    Tampa Bay Lightning (+1700)
    (1 vote)
  • 0%
    Minnesota Wild (+2000)
    (0 votes)
  • 0%
    Florida Panthers (+2200)
    (0 votes)
  • 0%
    Los Angeles Kings (+2400)
    (0 votes)
  • 0%
    Winnipeg Jets (+3000)
    (0 votes)
  • 51%
    Seattle Kraken (+4000)
    (70 votes)
  • 0%
    New York Islanders (+5000)
    (1 vote)
137 votes total Vote Now

Mariners Trivia Question Answer

Answer: None of the above. Randy Johnson was drafted and debuted with the Montreal Expos (RIP) and made his final appearance with the San Francisco Giants.