Mariners make a Saturday out of a Friday, win 6-3.

One of my favorite quirks of this Mariners roster is that only one player signed by Bill Bavasi’s front office remains in the organization - tonight’s starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez. Seattle’s limbo of chasing an elusive playoff berth with a roster committed to the peak of ownership’s taste makes every game of this season feel vital in a way a more established organization (and a more sated fanbase) might not require.

But tonight was relaxing, and a reminder that not every win need be stressful. Seattle’s comfortable victories have been few and far between in 2018, even as they once again sit 17 games over .500. The 3rd inning tonight was reminiscent of the 6th inning of Wednesday’s 9-7…