Mariners: More concerns in series loss to Texas Rangers

Other Mariners’ notes

• The Mariners are now 9-5 in days games this season, compared to 9-12 at night
• Seattle improved to 7-4 in series openers on Friday and are 9-9 on the road this season
• The Mariners are now 10-5 this season is games following a loss
• The M’s are 10-5 this season when scoring five or more runs, compared to 8-12 when scoring four or less
• Ty France ended an 0-for-24 hitting slump with a double on Friday
• Similarly, Evan White broke an 0-for-27 hit-less streak at the plate with his home run in the second inning on Saturday
• Following Friday’s game, Kendall Graveman improved to 14.1 innings this season without giving up a run (12 appearances)
• The Mariners equaled a franchise record following Friday’s 5-4 victory, with their eighth consecutive win over the Rangers
• Seattle is 4-2 in rubber games this season after losing their second straight in this scenario
• Kyle Lewis had seven hits during the Texas series and has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games
• Ljay Newsome was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Sunday
• Mitch Hainger was removed from the leadoff spot for the first time this season on Sunday due to a recent slump, but responded with two hits and one RBI

All statistics correct following completion of games on May 9, 2021

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