Mariners Minor League Recap, Week 17: August 5 - August 12

It was a busy week of ball down on the farm, with several players having standout performances and others settling into a brand new home. Let’s jump right in with a very successful series from your very own Tacoma Rainiers.

Tacoma Rainiers

22-17, 3rd in PCL West

It was a big week for the Rainiers, locking in a five-one series win over Reno. The Rainiers should have a steadier squad to finish out the season and are likely to be more competitive in the PCL with their higher profile names back into the lineup consistently. Playoffs are still looking unlikely at present, but who knows? A lot can change in six weeks.

Newcomer Rhylan Thomas, who was the return for Ryne Stanek, has been hot since…