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morning! The Mariners completed an exciting three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals yesterday behind a pinch-hit, go-ahead home run from Rob Refsnyder. Luis Castillo will take the mound tonight at 4:40 PM to face the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. With lots of great pitching and hitting performances from this series, what was your favorite moment?
In Mariners news…
- First baseman Josh Naylor was held out of the Mariners’ lineup yesterday due to quad tightness.
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times details the impact so far of the Brendan Donovan trade from this past offseason.
- Top prospect Colt Emerson has picked up right where he left off after returning to the Tacoma Rainiers from a wrist injury.
Around the league…
- The New York Mets have signed outfielder Austin Slater to take over left fielder Tommy Pham’s roster spot after he was DFA’d yesterday.
- Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson has homered in five straight games, tying both a franchise record and the longest streak in the majors this season.
- The New York Yankees are optioning starter Luis Gil to Triple-A after a difficult start to the season. In a corresponding move, outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been called up.
- Los Angeles Angels veteran Mike Trout recorded his franchise-leading, 797th extra-base hit for the team yesterday.
- Microwaves, hot water, and steamers are all unique ways that MLB players quickly break in their new gloves.
