The Los Angeles Dodgers have swept the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series, with the final game ending in a 5-2 loss. The loss was especially tough for the Mariners, as their top pitching prospect, Logan Gilbert, struggled in his major league debut.
Gilbert had been highly touted coming into the game, and the Mariners were hoping he would be able to provide a spark for their rotation. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be, as he allowed four runs in just four innings of work. He was also unable to record a single strikeout, which is a rarity for a pitcher of his caliber.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, were able to capitalize on Gilbert’s struggles. They scored four runs off of him in the first three innings, and then added an insurance run in the fourth. The Mariners were unable to mount any sort of comeback, as the Dodgers’ bullpen shut them down for the remainder of the game.
The loss was especially disappointing for the Mariners, as it marked their fifth consecutive loss and dropped them to a dismal 5-14 record on the season. It also highlighted the team’s struggles with pitching, as they have now allowed five or more runs in seven of their last eight games.
The Dodgers, meanwhile, are now riding a five-game winning streak and have improved their record to 12-7 on the season. With their offense clicking and their bullpen shutting down opposing teams, they look poised to make a strong run at the playoffs this year.
Overall, it was a tough day for the Mariners and their top pitching prospect Logan Gilbert. However, they will have to put this game behind them and focus on the future if they want to turn things around.
