From the Corner of Edgar and Dave · Mar 20, 2022
France Homers, Winker Drives In Pair In 7–3 Loss
The Mariners hit the road for the first time this spring with a game against Arizona tomorrow
Tom Murphy (left) and Ty France (right) prior to this afternoon’s game at Peoria StadiumPEORIA, Ariz. — The Mariners dropped this afternoon’s contest to the Los Angeles Angels by a 7–3 score, falling to 1–2 through their first 3 games of Cactus League action. Ty France hit his first home run of spring and Jesse Winker recorded a two-run double.
Right-hander Chris Flexen pitched 3.0 innings, allowing one earned run on two hits with no walks and four strikeouts in his spring debut. Flexen led the Mariners with 14 victories last season, going 14–6 with a 3.61 ERA in 31 starts.