Josh Naylor just etched his name in the record books, becoming the first primary first baseman since George Sisler way back in 1920-22 to swipe 30+ bases in consecutive seasons. Yeah, you read that right, a century ago! That’s the kind of insane, history-making stuff that usually has T-Mobile Park absolutely exploding, but as we head into Game 162, it just hits different this year.
History Made, Hearts Broken, But We Still Ride
It’s been a season that’s put us through the wringer, man. We saw some incredible moments, but the sting of what could’ve been? That hits hard. Despite the gut punches, our guys kept fighting. Julio Rodriguez himself opened up about his season, his concussion, and what he wishes he’d done differently, showing us all that raw honesty we love from our superstar center fielder. But injuries kept testing the pitching staff right up to the wire. Just last night, Kade Anderson got hit with a 104 mph shot off his pitching arm. Thankfully, x-rays were negative, just some serious bruising, but it’s a stark reminder of the grind these players face.
A Legend’s Last Call and Some Well-Deserved Shine
Today, as Logan Gilbert takes the mound, it’s more than just Game 162. It’s the final broadcast for the legendary Rick Rizzs, whose voice has been the soundtrack to our summers for so long. Seriously, the Emerald City won’t be the same without him calling the plays! And our guy Cal Raleigh, always coming through, debuted a custom chest protector this weekend paying homage to Rick. It’s that kind of class and connection that reminds you why you bleed green and blue, even when the results aren’t what we hoped for. The Seattle Chapter of the BBWAA just dropped their awards too, with Randy Arozarena grabbing Team MVP, Logan Gilbert taking home Most Valuable Pitcher, and Cal Raleigh snagging the Larry Stone Good Guy Award. Good on our guys getting that recognition!
The End of Eras, Home and Away
Around the league, we saw some massive careers wrap up too. Justin Verlander, the guy who gave Mariners fans so much misery over the years, called it quits. It was pretty wild to see that clip of him soaking it all in, then melting when he saw his daughter. You gotta respect a run like that. Even crazier, Kirby Yates, who started opposite Verlander, also pitched his final game, capping off his 12-year career. It was only the third time in MLB history that both starting pitchers in a game retired after it. What a way to go out.
So yeah, today is Game 162. Logan Gilbert on the bump, Rick Rizzs on the mic one last time at 12:10 PST. We’ll be watching, we’ll be listening. Because they hurt us, but only because we love them. Go Mariners.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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