The Seattle Mariners have had a roller coaster of a season, but they recently secured a home series win against the Houston Astros thanks to a stellar performance from rookie pitcher Bryce Miller. Miller, a 22-year-old right-hander, was called up from the minors in late August and has been a pleasant surprise for the Mariners.
In the series finale against the Astros, Miller pitched seven shutout innings, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out six. He was able to keep the Astros off balance all game long, relying on a mix of fastballs, sliders, and changeups to keep them guessing. His performance was especially impressive considering the Astros have one of the best offenses in baseball.
Miller’s performance was a major factor in the Mariners securing the series win. It was his first career win and it came at a crucial time for the Mariners, who are still trying to stay in the playoff hunt. With the win, the Mariners moved to within two games of the second wild card spot in the American League.
Miller’s performance was praised by his teammates and manager Scott Servais. “He was outstanding tonight,” Servais said after the game. “He had great command of all his pitches and he really kept them off balance. He showed why he’s here and why we called him up.”
The Mariners will need Miller to continue to perform if they want to make a run at the playoffs. He has already proven he can handle the pressure of big games and he will be an important part of the team’s success going forward. If he can continue to pitch like he did against the Astros, the Mariners will be in good shape as they make their push for the postseason.
