On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Seattle Mariners faced off against the San Diego Padres in a split-squad game at Peoria Stadium in Arizona. The Mariners were able to take the win, but the real story of the game was the quality outing from starting pitcher Robbie Ray.
Ray, who was acquired by the Mariners in a trade with the Detroit Tigers during the offseason, was impressive in his first start of the spring. He pitched four innings and allowed just one run on three hits while striking out four batters. Ray was able to keep the Padres off balance with a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches, and he showed excellent command of his pitches.
The Mariners offense, however, was not able to provide much support for Ray. They managed just one run on five hits and were unable to take advantage of several opportunities to score. The lone run came in the fourth inning when catcher Jesus Sucre drove in a run with a single.
Overall, it was an encouraging outing for Ray and the Mariners. Ray showed that he can be a valuable asset to the team’s rotation this season, and the offense showed flashes of potential. With a few more weeks of spring training remaining, the Mariners will look to build on this performance as they prepare for the regular season.
