Sunday links!
Good morning, foLLks, and happy Sunday!
In Mariners news…
- George Kirby was absolutely electric last night, setting a new career-high with a dozen strikeouts over seven scoreless frames. Relive each K below!
All 12 George Kirby strikeouts from his sensational start: pic.twitter.com/H90wq0ES1u
— Steve (@MarinersSteve) April 28, 2024
- The M’s pitching as a whole has been on an unbelievable roll these last couple of weeks, too.
Seattle’s starting pitchers have allowed a total of 15 earned runs in their last 15 starts and I know it sounds unbelievable but I swear it’s true. pic.twitter.com/pjdn1Za5vO
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) April 28, 2024
- Mark your calendars!
Buhner Buzz Night is BACK!
Join us June 13th to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic promotion! Stop by Victory Hall before the game to shave your head (or show up bald) to earn a FREE ticket to the game + a special T-shirt. More details ✂️ https://t.co/t7TgTdTjpC pic.twitter.com/e3a5rOK1Iz
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) April 28, 2024
- It was a good night on the farm, as well, with each minor league affiliate winning. Modesto secured an emphatic 17-4 victory, with 2023 13th-round pick Elijah Dale turning in a quality pitching performance.
Elijah Dale on Saturday night? Unhittable.
The @ModestoNuts starter threw 6 no-hit innings, striking out 8. @Mariners | @MsPlayerDev pic.twitter.com/fY5k608Kes
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 28, 2024
- In less good news, we got an update on Matt Brash’s injury, and the short answer: not great! He’ll be shut down indefinitely and head to Dallas for a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister.
Around the league…
- Phillies beat writer Alex Coffey wrote about third baseman Alec Bohm’s early-season breakout, citing a newfound ability to lay off edge pitches as a key factor in unlocking more game power.
- Remember that WWII vet Seymour Weiner from the Mets’ Opening Day? The 97-year-old is aware of all the jokes cracked at his expense – and he’s getting a big kick out of them. ($)
- Let’s check in on a former Mariner!
Second-deck slam for Jesse Winker!
(MLB x @DairyQueen) pic.twitter.com/E5cdLQk5Ul
— MLB (@MLB) April 27, 2024
- Let’s check in on a former Mariner farmhand!
Hugs for (1st) homers are special. @budweiserusa | #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/j2H0FFmlcC
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) April 28, 2024
- The White Sox have won consecutive games for the first time this year, winning last night’s game over the Rays in walkoff fashion from an unlikely source.
ANDREW BENINTENDI WALK-OFF NUKE
— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) April 28, 2024
Connor’s picks…
- Some dad wisdom for you all.
— BECK (@bathroomass) April 27, 2024
- Where can I get this shirt?
Air Will Be Bud pic.twitter.com/zWB7hkI2AB
— cinesthetic. (@TheCinesthetic) April 27, 2024
- Women’s flag football is set to become an Olympic sport for the 2028 Games, and Washington has the chance to make it a high school sanctioned sport, as well. Geno Smith gave his endorsement.
Girls Flag is set to be an Olympic Sport in 2028 and next week Washington will vote to make it an official high school sanctioned sport – let’s make sure it passes and give these girls the opportunity to compete!
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) April 27, 2024