The M’s just dropped a tight one against the Blue Jays, 3-4, a fresh sting for us here in the Emerald City. It’s a tough one to swallow, especially when every game counts. But if you really want to talk about where our squad stands, let’s flash back a bit to late July and that series against the Dodgers. That wasn’t just another road trip, that was a measuring stick, and what we saw was a mix of grit and frustration.
Taking Down Goliath, Then The Follow-Up
Back on July 28, our Mariners went into Dodger Stadium and pulled off a massive 7-6 win against a team that’s been absolutely rolling all season. It was a statement! We showed we can hang with the big dogs, right? We had them on the ropes. But then, the next two games happened. On July 29, the Dodgers shut us down, 4-2, and then finished the series with a 6-2 beatdown on July 30. Going 1-2 against a squad like LA hurts, no doubt. That one win, though, that 7-6 nail-biter, showed us what our ceiling is. We know we can win those tough games, but we gotta learn to close out the series. The Dodgers are 81-55 as of August 29, so they’re not just some pushover, they’re a top-tier squad. That win should be the blueprint for how we attack every game moving forward.
LA’s Rollercoaster Ride, And What It Means For Us
Looking at the Dodgers’ August run, it’s clear they’re a powerhouse, but even they hit bumps. They swept the Pirates, Rockies, and Royals, which is impressive. But they also dropped series to the Braves, losing all three games (1-0, 5-4, 4-3). They got swept by the Red Sox (8-4, 3-2, 9-4). And the Cubs took all three from them too (7-6, 5-1, 10-5). Earlier in the month, they lost a series to the Brewers, going 1-3, and dropped a series to the D-backs, 1-2. What does that tell you? Even the best teams have off nights, sometimes off weeks. Their record might be stellar, but they’re not invincible. The M’s one win against them proved that much. We might have dropped that series, but we cracked their armor. It’s about consistency, and that’s what we need to find.
Our Mariners are coming off a tough 3-4 loss to the Blue Jays, and every game from here on out is crucial. We’ve seen what we can do against one of the league’s top teams, and we’ve also seen how quickly a series can slip away. The task now is to take that winning energy from July 28 and make it consistent. The M’s have to come out swinging next time and show everyone that one win against LA wasn’t a fluke. We’re in this, Seattle, let’s keep fighting!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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