A look at the Seattle Mariners’ best and worst performers for the week ending May 21.
We continue our weekly coverage of Pacific Northwest Sports, Seattle Mariners 3 up, 3 down. It tracks M’s who had a good week and those who had a bad one (Monday-Sunday).
The Seattle Mariners have withered on the East Coast. Both Boston and Atlanta took two of three, making the M’s record 2-4 last week.
That brings their record to 22-24 on the season, 7.0 games behind AL West leader Texas and 5.0 games behind Houston (9-1 in their last 10 games, including 7 straight) for the final American League wild card. for: stain
3 up
Teoscar Hernandez
After a slow start to the 2023 season, Teoscar Hernandez is coming. He had three multi-hit games and drove in four runs from May 15-21.
For the week, Hernandez was 8-for-22 with a .364/.417/.455/.872 slash line.
George Kirby
George Kirby had a couple of good starts but only managed one win. On May 15th against Boston, he pitched 6 innings giving up one run for the W’s.
On May 21st in Atlanta, Kirby wasn’t quite as sharp. He allowed 3 earned runs through 7 innings. Unfortunately, the offense couldn’t catch him, only allowing 2 runs on 3 hits.
Weekly statistics. 2 starts, 1-1, 13.2 IP, 14 H, 12 K, 2 BB, 4 R, 2.63 ERA.
Cal Raleigh
The Big Dumper put together an enjoyable week. Cal Reilly started 4 games with at least 1 hit in each. He was 3-for-5 with 2 home runs and 4 RBI in a 10-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on May 15th.
His teammates didn’t do a good job of helping him succeed the rest of the week, as those were the only runs Riley drove in. He finished 5 for 11 including 3 extra base hits and 3 walks. The resulting slash line is .455/.571/.1.091/1.662.
Note: Eugenio Suarez was close with 2 home runs, 6 RBI and a .916 OPS, but was knocked out in 11 of 22 at bats.
3 down
Ty France
Ty France’s yo-yo season continued.
On the bright side, Ty French extended his hitting streak to 14 games with his second on May 17 against Boston. .
The Mariners first baseman was 4-for-28 (.143), scored 1 run, drove in another, struck out 6 and walked 0 last week.
Marco Gonzalez
A week ago, it looked like Marco Gonzalez had finally righted his leaky 2023 ship. Boston reminded lefties that he is far from the pitcher he was two years ago.
In his lone start, Gonzalez lasted 1.2 innings, allowing 8 hits, 2 walks and 8 earned runs in a 12-3 loss. Maybe it’s time for the M’s to send him to the bullpen or at least give him the start.
Julio Rodriguez
It’s been a very close decision for our last 3 falls. Justin Topa struggled (and a case could be made for several others) but Julio Rodriguez got the nod.
3 for 23 with 8 hits on the week, lowering his 2023 batting average to .204. The Seattle Mariners need their young phenom to turn it around quickly. When he falls, the team falls.
Which Seattle Mariners players are in your top 3 with 3 over the past week?