The Mariners dropped a tough one today, losing 10-5 to the Texas Rangers in a rare mid-series day game at T-Mobile Park. Man, you hate to see those numbers flash up on the scoreboard, especially when you’re battling a division rival. That kind of result just saps the energy right out of the Emerald City faithful, especially with so much at stake this time of year.
Kade Anderson’s Start and Young’s September Heater
It was a wild vibe with that early 1:10 PT start, all so the NFL season could kick off across the street at Lumen Field later tonight. Our guy Kade Anderson was on the bump for his fourth big-league start, a truly huge moment for any young arm trying to find his footing and prove he belongs. But the Rangers definitely got to him, putting up ten runs on the board. Brutal, to say the least. On the offensive side, Cole Young was a definite bright spot, getting the start at second base even against a lefty. This kid is absolutely locked in right now, batting a ridiculous .304 so far in September. We needed more of that offensive juice today, but even Young’s hot bat couldn’t turn the tide against Texas’s pitching.
Arroyo’s Outfield Work and Hancock’s Injury Grind
Beyond the game itself, there are always other storylines bubbling for our M’s. Michael Arroyo, another guy we’re all watching closely, wasn’t in the lineup today, despite the Rangers rolling out a left-handed starter. That felt like a missed opportunity to get his bat in there. But the good news is, he was out there taking outfield reps with coach Eric Young Jr. pregame. You gotta hope that means he’s getting ready for a bigger role soon, maybe a shot to show what he can do consistently. Then there’s Emerson Hancock. He threw a bullpen today, describing it as a typical mid-week session. He’s still battling back from that adductor strain that’s been messing with his landing leg, making it tough to put force on it. Hancock called it “day-to-day” and said he needs to see how he feels tomorrow. He’s just trying to do everything he can to keep building this thing up, hoping for a chance to come back and pitch for us. You can feel the frustration, but also the sheer grind, in his voice; we’re all pulling for him to get back out there.
So, yeah, a disappointing outcome today for the boys in teal. The series continues, and we’re gonna need a big rebound performance to shake off this 10-5 drubbing. For those who caught the game, Aaron Goldsmith and Ryon Healy had the TV call on Mariners TV, while Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr. were on the radio for KTTH 770 AM. Looking ahead, we need to see Kade Anderson learn from this outing, Cole Young keep absolutely raking at the plate, and hopefully, more positive news on Hancock and Arroyo getting back into the thick of things soon. This team has to find a way to bounce back tomorrow. Let’s go, M’s!
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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