Well, Oakland is in first place no longer. The Mariners carried their win on Monday over Texas into a three game winning streak with two straight against the Athletics.
Jarrod Washburn had his best start of the season yesterday as he threw a three hit shutout. He walked two and struck out two and it was his first win of the season. Jose Guillen and Kenji Johjima each hit solo homers in the 2-0 win.
Then today, the Mariners got some more solid pitching and this time it was Miguel Batista. He gave up two runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings and the win improved his record to 2-2. Jose Vidro had three hits, a run and an RBI while Jose Lopez helped out with a two run shot that put the Mariners ahead in the sixth inning. Final was 4-2.
And next up is three against the Royals, who are one of the worst teams in baseball. A series win would push the Mariners back to .500 and at this point, if you’re .500, you’re within striking distance.