Nightcap: 8/19/07 vs. White Sox

And the MARINERS are in the WIN COLUMN! The story of today's 11-5 M's matinee victory was the top of the lineup. Ichiro, Vidro, and Guillen combined to go 7 for 12 with six runs, seven driven in, and two walks. If Jose Vidro keeps it up, we may just be talking about a batting crown for him (just kidding, but seriously!). The M's, as they have done so well as of late, jumped out to an early three run lead in the first inning with a two-run funk blast by Jose Guillen followed by a solo shot by Adrian Beltre just two batters later. Two more runs scored in the second inning on a Jose Guillen single to make the score 5-0. Five of the other runs scored in the third on and Yu-Bet double, Ichiro single, wild pitch, and a walk. As for King Felix, well he wasn't too shabby. His night ended after 6.1 innings having given up ten hits, four earned runs, a trio of walks, and five strikeouts. O'Flaherty and Morrow combined for the final 2.2 innings allowing only one baserunner via the free pass, and struck out four. Now we head off on our most important stretch of the season to play Minnesota (3 games), Texas (4 games), LAA (3 games), Cleveland (1 game), Toronto (3 games), NYY (3 games), and Detroit (3 games). Out of those twenty games, the three games against the Halo's are the only ones at home. Thats 17 of our next 20 on the road. It's make or break and it will be tough, but we are ready for a challenge.

Tomorrow's Starters: Horacio Ramirez -- SEA -- (7-4, 7.38) vs. Matt Garza -- MIN -- (2-3, 2.05) This is a rematch of last Tuesday where the Twins routed Horacio Ramirez at home (where he is like 10 times better, literally) and beat us 11-3. I'm nervous, scared, and am already feeling the depression from the loss. WAIT, we haven't lost yet, we have to have hope right?!?! Eh, not really. Go Ho!

"Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone.
HoRam the plans they made put an end to you.
I walked out this morning, and I wrote down this song.
I just can't remember who to send it to..."

Bavasi, do the right thing and let go of HoRam. I know it's hard for you, BUT YOU'VE GOT TO LET IT GO! You can have my shoulder to cry on...

Umpires: HP--Dan Iassogna 1B--Dale Scott 2B--Ron Kulpa 3B--Paul Emmel

Time: 2:54

Attendance: 45,668 (Good crowd to send us away)

Weather: INDOORS

Wind: 6 mph, out to left