The Seattle Mariners have been on a roll lately, and they continued their winning streak with a tie against the San Diego Padres in their final spring game. The game was highlighted by the impressive performance of rookie pitcher Logan Gilbert, who earned the start and held the Padres scoreless through five innings.
Gilbert, the Mariners’ first-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, has been impressive throughout spring training and has earned a spot in the starting rotation. He showed why he was worthy of the selection on Sunday, as he allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out four batters. He also showed excellent command of his pitches, throwing strikes on 62 of his 94 pitches.
The Mariners’ offense was also impressive, as they scored four runs on eight hits and two walks. Dee Gordon led the way with two hits and two RBIs, while Domingo Santana and Ryon Healy each drove in a run. The Mariners also showed some good baserunning, as they stole three bases in the game.
The tie was a good way for the Mariners to end their spring training, as they head into the regular season with a lot of momentum. Gilbert’s performance was especially encouraging, as it showed that he can be a reliable starter for the team this season. With a strong offense and a deep pitching staff, the Mariners are poised to make some noise in the American League this year.
