Seattle 38-61 .384

So the Marines are on pace to lose 100 games. Looking at last nights game, I was somewhat impressed with Jon Lester. He pitched 7/ 1/3 innings, in the 8th inning he loaded the bases. Jonathan Papelbon pitched two pitches to Raul Ibanez, on the 2nd pitch. Raul of course hit into a double play. (clutchsuckfest).

The good news is that Jarrod Washburn pitched like a good #4 starter. I know that teams out there will be looking at this, but with Oakland taking over the market. Seattle can not overcharge for there players. Washburn pitched 5 2/3 innings while giving up 2 runs. Varitek is still dangerous even thou his batting line doesn't say it. Washburns only two runs was a mistake out over the plate to Varitek, and Varitek made Washburn pay for it. One thing Washburn can't do anymore is have any mistakes. Ichiro was hitless in 4 abats. In order for the Mariners to avoid 100 losses, Ichiro needs to heat up. He is currently hitting a meager .300 without any power, any gap power either. The bottom of the Red Sox lineup drove in all the runs with Lowie and Varitek bringing in the runners. Manny went 3-5 with no runs or RBI's.

Lowe came in and pitched 20 balls and 20 strikes. He gave up the other two runs. Lowe needs to be sent down. Pitchers are so much more effective if they just throw strikes. Take a look at Cliff Lee. Batista came in and gave up two hits and a walk before retiring the side in the 9th inning.

This Mariner team is full of wholes.