Boston Red SoxvsSeattle Mariners
BOS 1/SEA 3
Things to say
The Mariners beat the Red Sox 3-1 at T-Mobile Park.
01
opener
Mariners took it 3-1 last night. Classic Seattle game, all pitching and defense. T-Mobile Park plays huge and it showed.
02
key player
Seattle's starter was the story. Got into his stuff early, went deep into the game and just neutralized the heart of Boston's order.
03
hot take
Boston's offense is a problem. One run on the road? That lineup looks lost the second they face anybody with a decent breaking ball.
04
deep cut
Watch the Mariners' bullpen there, manager didn't go to the pen too early for once and let his starter cook. That's the difference in a 3-1 game.
05
exit
Red Sox sitting at 31-44, they've got to flip it fast. Curious to see if they can answer back in the next one.
The recap
Seattle took care of business at home, grinding out a 3-1 win over Boston that never felt all that close. The Mariners' arms set the tone early, holding that heart of the Red Sox order to a single run and letting the bullpen slam the door.
Boston just couldn't string anything together at the plate, and one run isn't winning you many ballgames. Nice quiet, efficient night for Seattle as they nudge back toward .500 at 40-39.