The Seattle Mariners recently completed a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics, and it was largely thanks to the stellar performance of rookie pitcher Logan Gilbert. Gilbert, who earned the nickname “Walter” from his teammates due to his resemblance to the character from the movie The Big Lebowski, was nothing short of dominant in his first career start.
Gilbert pitched five innings, allowing only one run on three hits while striking out seven batters. He was in complete control throughout the game, and his performance earned him the win as the Mariners cruised to a 6-1 victory. Gilbert’s performance was a major factor in the Mariners’ sweep of the Athletics, as he was able to keep Oakland’s offense in check and give Seattle’s offense plenty of opportunities to score.
The Mariners’ offense also played a key role in the sweep, as they scored a total of 25 runs over the four games. Seattle was led by veterans such as Kyle Seager and Mitch Haniger, who combined for eight hits and seven RBIs in the series. The Mariners also received contributions from their younger players, such as Dylan Moore and J.P. Crawford, who each had two hits in the series.
The Mariners’ sweep of the Athletics was a major statement from a team that is looking to make some noise in the American League West this season. With Gilbert leading the way on the mound and their offense clicking on all cylinders, the Mariners look poised to make a run at the division title this year. It will be interesting to see how they fare against their division rivals over the course of the season, but for now, they can take pride in their impressive four-game sweep of the Athletics.
