Did you miss Spring Training? Then I’ve got good news for you because the Mariners and Giants brought a decidedly Cactus League energy to this afternoon’s tilt: a parade of relievers on both sides, sloppy defense, extended at-bats. Home Plate umpire Sean Barber even got in on the vibe, with a rococo strike zone less convincing than that Kate Middleton photo.
Like a Cactus League game, the box score suggests a game with a lot of highlights. But alas, for a game with a half-dozen lead changes, it was more shrill ride than thrill ride. And so, like a Cactus League game, we’re going to use a tried and true Spring Training recap format and tell most of the game through bullet points.