The Mariners set a franchise record when they shutout the Pirates across all three games last weekend. That trio of wins was sorely needed and was a great highlight of how much the pitching staff has improved over the last few weeks. Through June 15, the day before Logan Gilbert was activated off the IL, the Mariners rotation had a 4.01 ERA, 18th in baseball. Since then, their ERA has dropped to 3.50, third best in that span behind the Phillies and Angels (?). With the All-Star break looming next week, these next six games against the Yankees and Tigers should be a good barometer for how the M’s stack up against some of the best clubs in the American League.
Series Preview: Mariners (48-42) at Yankees (49-41)
