Once again, a Mariner's starter dominated the opposition as Doug Fister threw 8 shutout innings while only allowing 3 hits, no walks and striking out 3. He now leads the league with a 1.29 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP. In the 4th inning, Guti singled in Chone Figgins to take a 1 run lead and going into the top of the 9th, it would have been all the Mariner's needed to take this one.
Unfortunately, Aardsma gave up a run for his second blown save of the week, forcing the game into extra innings. Texas brought in 2 runs in the 12th and thus concluded a sweep at home by a division rival.
Things could have gone a lot differently with just another run or two, but sadly, that appears to be the story behind most Mariner losses. The offense is the weakest in the league and while the pitching is phenomenal, give or take some bullpen stumbles, the anxiety level is extremely when your team can only give you 1 run or sometimes none at all.
PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Fister is in the grove. He may not be overpowering, but what a great #3 he's turning out to be!
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