Bryce Miller delivered one of the worst two-start runs in MLB history last week, leaving us all wondering what the heck is going on with our M’s pitching staff. This isn’t just a bad stretch, folks; the 28-year-old right-hander has been in a full-blown nightmare through August, and the Emerald City is feeling every single agonizing hit.
A Week to Forget, or Maybe Try To
Last Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, Miller got absolutely shelled, giving up six runs on seven hits in just 4 2/3 innings. That was ugly enough, but then our M’s offense completely imploded after he left, leading to an absolutely crushing 22-0 defeat. Yeah, twenty-two to nothing. Seriously? Then came Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, and it was somehow worse. Miller surrendered six more runs, this time on two hits and seven walks in 4 1/3 innings. The team collapsed again, losing 19-2. That’s two straight starts where the Mariners lost by at least 17 runs, something a pitcher hasn’t done since George Van Haltren way back in 1890 with the Brooklyn Wonders. Think about that for a second. We’re talking over a century. That’s not just bad, that’s historically bad.
The Numbers Are Screaming For A Change
This isn’t just about last week’s shellings, either. Miller hasn’t picked up a win since way back on July 2. The Mariners have lost his last eight starts, and if you zoom out a bit, it’s 10 losses in his last 11 outings. His ERA, which was looking stellar at 1.71 on July 2, has now ballooned all the way up to a terrifying 4.12. You don’t need a math degree to see that kind of spike is a massive problem. We’re three games back in the Wild Card race, and frankly, we need every single arm pulling its weight. This kind of performance from a starting pitcher is just not sustainable if we want to make any noise come October.
Bounce Back Time, Or Else
We’re in late August, folks. Every game matters, and the Wild Card standings are tight. Miller, we need you to turn this around, and we need it ASAP. He’s got a shot to try and right the ship this weekend when our M’s face off against the Toronto Blue Jays. This isn’t just another game; it’s a statement. Can he find that old form? Can the M’s finally get a quality start out of him? The Emerald City is holding its breath.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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