Fortunes are a-shifting in the minors as players travel up the system. The once mighty Travelers are scuffling, while the other teams that have received an injection of offensive help find themselves soaring. If you’re frustrated by the big league team’s lack of offensive output, dial up a game in Tacoma or Modesto to soothe your RISP-scalded eyes.
Tacoma Rainiers
24-15, 1st in Pacific Coast League North
While the Mariners were locked in an extra-inning contest on Sunday with the Orioles with playoff implications on the line, the same high-wire act was taking place a bit down the road with the Tacoma Rainiers trying to take a 5-1 series win over the OKC Dodgers, but more importantly, move into sole possession of first place in the PCL West.