The Mariners' 10-3 loss to the Angels Sunday seemed like a perfect way to wrap up what has been a frustrating and disappointing first half. Of course, if the first half had ended Saturday, Seattle's 5-0 win would have been somewhat representative of the first half – particularly the last month – as well. And there you have it, the 2015 Mariners.
The Mariners have been shut out nine times this year. They have shut out the opposition eight times. They've pulled off the feat of getting shut out and then shutting out the opponent on back-to-back days three times in the last month.