Tag: seattle mariners
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Monkey Bytes: September 23
Sunday’s 16-game slate featured 12 games decided by two runs or fewer, two walk-offs, two shutouts, and a doubleheader sweep by Boston over Minnesota. Relievers recorded nine wins and 11 saves. After its sweep, the Red Sox announced Kenley Jansen would be placed on the 15-day injured list, ending his season and perhaps his time…
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Monkey Bytes: September 20
Two more teams punched their postseason tickets during Thursday’s slate: Cleveland and the Los Angeles Dodgers. As for relievers, five recorded wins and five secured saves. Our condensed recaps cover the high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Justin Martinez (ARI) retired the side and recorded a strikeout while closing a four-run win in Milwaukee. He…
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Monkey Bytes: September 19
Wednesday’s slate featured three extra-inning contests, nine games decided by two runs or fewer, and five one-run games. Seven relievers recorded wins and seven secured saves. Entering gameplay today, three teams in the American League and three in the National League are within two games of the last Wild Card spot. It’s moving season for…
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Monkey Bytes: September 15
Saturday’s slate provided plenty of intrigue for the Wild Card races, but only four wins by relievers and four saves. However, Andrés Muñoz picked up his third win on a walk-off rally, keeping his team on the periphery of the playoffs. Seattle and Detroit sit two-and-a-half games behind Minnesota entering gameplay today: In the National…
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Monkey Bytes: September 14
Full slate Fridays usually provide a bevy of close contests, and last night did not disappoint. It featured four one-run games, three shutouts, and a crazy eighth inning at Coors Field. Five relievers recorded wins, and eight secured saves. Our condensed game recaps cover the high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Raisel Iglesias (ATL) fired…