Lookout Landing · Sep 4, 2019
Mariners run out 2012 lineup, lose in 2012 fashion
Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY SportsThe Mariners are “trying” to keep a grip on the sixth position in the 2020 draft. The Cubs are trying to keep a grip on a Wild Card spot. Jon Lester is having his 800th solid season in a row. Félix Hernández is pretty much trying to show why he should be employed next season.
The Mariners were never going to have an easy time in this game, and that’s alright. When the lineup was revealed a few hours before game time, however, projection of the game went from “it’ll be tough” to “lol”.