The Detroit Tigers just dropped an 8-0 bomb on our Mariners at T-Mobile Park, pushing their win streak to four games and matching a wild franchise record of six straight games scoring eight runs or more. Troy Melton absolutely shut us down for seven innings, with the Tigers offense clubbing three home runs. Yeah, it was ugly. Our M’s now sit at 55-59, trailing the Tigers’ 55-58 record, and we gotta turn this around NOW.
Woo’s July Struggle Continues Into This Crucial Matchup
So, what are we looking at for Wednesday night? It’s Bryan Woo taking the hill for his 22nd start of the season. And let’s be real, his July wasn’t pretty. Over four starts and 21 innings last month, Woo posted a brutal 6.43 ERA. He gave up 29 hits, including four home runs, and seven walks while striking out 25. He took two losses in that span, and you can bet the Emerald City is hoping he finds his rhythm again. The underlying 4.19 FIP is a bit more respectable, but the numbers show he’s been getting hit hard. The last time Woo faced these same Tigers, on June 6, they spanked him for five runs on nine hits, including a home run, over 6 1/3 innings, leading to a 7-3 loss. That outing contributed to his current 7-8 record and 4.56 ERA. We need the Bryan Woo that was looking like a reliable arm, not the one who struggles to keep the ball in the park.
Detroit’s Anderson Looks to Keep the M’s Offense Cold
Across the diamond, the Tigers are sending right-hander Drew Anderson to the mound. This will be his third start out of 22 total appearances this season, so he’s not exactly a workhorse starter. Anderson, 32, had a solid outing against the Guardians back on May 20, tossing 4 2/3 shutout innings, giving up just two hits and two walks while striking out seven in a game they eventually lost 3-2 in 10 innings. His other start on June 15 was shorter, lasting only 2 2/3 innings after surrendering a run on two hits and two walks, striking out five Astros in a game the Tigers ultimately won 9-3. He’s coming in with a 4-4 record and a 4.24 ERA, and while his 3.80 FIP suggests he’s been a bit unlucky, his previous starts against non-Mariners teams haven’t exactly been dominant. Our guys need to jump on him early and finally get some runs on the board.
This game is more than just another loss in the record book; it’s about stopping a skid and showing some fight. Game 114, back at T-Mobile Park, is huge. It’s time for Woo to dominate and for our offense to wake up. We need to see that fire, that Mariner grit, to turn this around. Let’s get it done.
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Originally reported by Bless You Boys.
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