On Tuesday night, Seattle Mariners rookie pitcher Logan Gilbert put on a show against the Kansas City Royals. Gilbert went seven innings, allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out eight batters in a 4-0 victory. It was the second shutout of his young career and his fourth consecutive quality start, as he continues to dominate in the second half of the season.
Gilbert has been a revelation for the Mariners since being called up in August. He has posted a 3-1 record with a 2.45 ERA, and has been especially impressive since the All-Star break. In his four starts since then, he has allowed just two runs in 24 innings, striking out 28 batters and walking only four.
Tuesday night’s performance was a continuation of that dominance. He allowed just two hits and no runs while striking out eight batters. He was especially effective with his fastball, which he threw for strikes at will. He also mixed in his curveball and changeup to keep the Royals off balance.
The Mariners offense provided Gilbert with plenty of run support, scoring four runs in the first three innings. Kyle Seager hit a solo home run in the first inning, while Dylan Moore and Shed Long had RBI singles in the third inning.
With the win, the Mariners improved to 19-15 on the season and moved into second place in the AL West. Gilbert’s performance was a major factor in that success, as he continues to be one of the team’s most reliable pitchers. He has been a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season for the Mariners, and his second-half dominance has been a major reason for their success.
