The Seattle Mariners had a tough start to the second half of the season, losing to the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The Mariners had a strong first half of the season, but they have been struggling since the All-Star break.
The Mariners got off to a good start against the Twins, scoring two runs in the first inning. However, the Twins responded with three runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back. The Twins added two more runs in the third inning and then put the game away with a four-run sixth inning.
The Mariners had trouble getting their offense going, as they only managed to score three runs in the game. They were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving nine runners on base. The Mariners also committed three errors in the game, which contributed to their struggles.
The Mariners have been struggling since the All-Star break, as they have lost five of their last six games. They have also been unable to get their offense going, as they have scored three or fewer runs in four of their last six games.
The Mariners will need to turn things around quickly if they want to make a run at the playoffs. They will need to find a way to get their offense going and limit their mistakes if they want to have any chance of making a postseason push. It will be interesting to see how the Mariners respond in the coming weeks.