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Good morning friends!
The Mariners offense erupted late in last night’s game against the Angels, earning them an 8-3 victory in the middle game of the series. Due to the FIFA World Cup match being played today at Lumen Field, the M’s are off today before finishing the series in tomorrow’s contest.
Have you attended any of the World Cup matches in Seattle (or elsewhere) this year? Are you planning to attend any in the future? Maybe today, even?
In Mariners news…
- Brent Stecker at Seattle Sports provided an update on the three main Mariners working their way back from the injured list, including Brendan Donovan who is reportedly making steady progress.
- In his latest reverse mailbag, Eric Sanford rated your spiciest takes for when the Mariners will get hot again.
- Our very own Kate Preusser appeared on the King 5 Ultimate Seattle Sports Show yesterday to talk Mariners.
Around the league…
- Major League Baseball and the MLBPA donated $1 million to Venezuela’s earthquake relief efforts.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong announced that he will not participate in this year’s Home Run Derby.
- Willson Contreras of the Red Sox was ejected for the second game in a row after he responded to a racially charged comment from Nationals starter Cade Cavalli.
- Major League Baseball is enjoying a summer bump in attendance thanks to World Cup fans needing something else to do while they visit the States. Cody Stavenhagen at The Athletic has the story. ($)
- The Giants truly are a masterclass…in what not to do.
