Mariners: 3 takeaways from series sweep versus the Detroit Tigers

Other Mariners’ notes

• The Mariners are 11-18 in night games this season, compared to 10-5 in day games
• Seattle dropped to 7-7 in series openers on Monday and are now 12-12 at home this season
• The Mariners are 11-9 this season in games following a loss
• Seattle is 17-7 this season when scoring four or more runs, compared to 4-16 when scoring three or less
• Yusei Kikuchi had his sixth quality start in eight games this season, against the Tigers on Monday
• Kelenic hit his first Major League single on Monday night; he followed with his first career walk and stolen base on Tuesday evening
• When Brady Lail made his debut on Monday, he became the 40th player used by the Mariners this season (24th pitcher)
• Justin Dunn set a new career high with nine strikeouts on Tuesday night; he has also now allowed three or fewer runs in his last 13 starts
• Drew Steckenrider pitched 1.1 innings on Tuesday night and has now gone 8.2 consecutive innings without allowing a run
• J.P. Crawford had two hits on Wednesday night, for his fourth multi-hit game in May

All statistics correct following completion of games on May 19, 2021

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Mariners recall Jack Mayfield from Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President and General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced the following roster moves prior to Wednesday’s game

• Jack Mayfield, INF, recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.
• Dylan Moore, INF/OF, placed on 10-day Injured List (left calf strain).

This has been a tough season for Moore, after a strong showing with his bat last year. The timing of his injury is unfortunate however, with his offensive contributions gradually improving this month.

As for Mayfield, this is his second stint with the Mariners this season. He was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on April 27.

What concerned you most about the Mariners’ series sweep against the Tigers? Was there anything which gave you some encouragement? Let us know in the comments section below.