Mariner's Manager, Eric Wedge, called the game an "offensive explosion," and a display of batting prowess he doubts the team will duplicate again this year.
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| Visual approximation of Mariners offense. Source: National Nuclear Security Administration. |
"We've spent many years last or near last in the league when it comes to batting, so to see the guys go out there and collect five hits and strikeout eleven times is invigorating."
Athletics Manager, and former Mariners skipper, Bob Melvin, voiced different concerns after his club's ninth-consecutive opening day loss.
"Many of the guys were talking about retirement," Melvin said. "I had to remind them that it was the Mariners seventh-consecutive opening day win. And we all know they won the division last year."
Mariners centerfielder Franklin Gutierrez hit a two-run single in the top of the fifth and managed to stay healthy for the rest of the game.
"It felt good," Gutierrez said. "I'm thinking late-May before I go on the DL. Maybe June if I feel ambitious."
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| Gutierrez in unfamiliar territory - on the playing field. Credit: kdirk |
Hernandez allowed three hits, struck out eight, and had a soft spot for Coco Crisp, the only batter he walked.
"It's part of my contract," Hernandez said. "Every now and then I just have to walk someone so they think I'm human."
The Mariners (1-0) meet the Athletics again on Tuesday, April 2nd in the second game of a four-game series.
Tidbit of the Day
Mariners shortstop, Brendan Ryan, went 1-1 with a run and two walks. When asked about his performance, Ryan said, "It's amazing how much better I do when I don't swing the bat."
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