The Seattle Mariners get tromped by the Twins

As today's game gets ready to start Seattle Mariners' rookie Roenis Elias takes the pitching mound. His first opponent will be Brian Dozier as he steps into the batter's box to start the 1^st inning with a double. Eduardo Nunez is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Trevor Plouffe to the plate and he flies out to Endy Chavez. Former Mariner Kendrys Morales will try to keep the inning going and he hits a fly ball that James Jones loses in the sun and it drops in for a double as Dozier scores. With a man at second Josh Willingham comes to the plate and he flies out to James Jones to end the top of the inning. As the bottom half of the inning gets ready to start Kyle Gibson takes the pitching mound for the Twins. His first opponent will be Endy Chavez as he enters the batter's box and he singles. James Jones is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Sam Fuld. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he grounds out to Brian Dozier as Chavez to second. Kyle Seager will try to keep the inning going, Chavez to third on a wild pitch, as he walks. With runners at the corners and two outs Logan Morrison steps to the plate and he flies out to Sam Fuld to end the 1^st inning. 1-0 Twins.

Oswaldo Arcia will start the 2^nd inning with a walk. Kurt Suzuki will be the next man to the plate and he singles as Arcia goes to third. That brings Chris Colabello to the plate and doubles as both Arcia and Suzuki score. With a runner on second Sam Fuld comes to the plate and he singles as Colabello scores. Back to the top of the order for Brian Dozier who doubles and Sam Fuld to third.W ith two on and no outs Eduardo Nunez comes to the plate and he pops up to Kyle Seager. With one out and still two on Trevor Plouffe will step up to the plate and he is intentionally walked. With the bases loaded Kendrys Morales steps up and he flies out to Michael Saunders as Sam Fuld scores. With runners at the corners and two out Josh Willingham comes to the plate, Plouffe to second on a passed ball, and he grounds out to Brad Miller to end the top of the inning. Corey Hart will start the home half of the inning with a single. Michael Saunders is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Mike Zunino to the plate and he strikes out. Brad Miller will try to keep the inning going as he grounds out to Brian Dozier to end the 2^nd inning. 5-0 Twins.

Oswaldo Arcia will start the 3^rd inning with a strike out. Kurt Suzuki is the next man to the plate and he pops up to Robinson Cano. That brings Chris Colabello to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Endy Chavez will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Oswaldo Arcia for an out. James Jones is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Brian Dozier. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he singles. With one on and two outs Kyle Seager will come to the plate and he singles as Cano goes to second. With two on and two out Logan Morrison steps up to the plate and he pops up to Kurt Suzuki to end the 3^rd inning.

Sam Fuld will start the 4^th inning with a walk. Back to the top of the order for Brian Dozier who hits a ground ball to Brad Miller who throws Sam Fuld out for a fielder's choice. That brings Eduardo Nunez to the plate and he singles as Dozier goes to third. Stephen Pryor will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. With runners at the corners and one out Trevor Plouffe comes to the plate and he walks. With the bases loaded and one out Kendrys Morales steps up to the plate and he hits a ground ball that gets past Logan Morrison for an error and both Dozier and Nunez score. With two on and one out Josh Willingham comes to the plate and he flies out to Endy Chavez as Plouffe scores. With one on and two out Oswaldo Arcia steps up to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Corey Hart will start the home half of the inning with a line drive to Chris Colabello. Michael Saunders is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Brian Dozier. That brings Mike Zunino to the plate and he grounds out to Brian Dozier to end the 4^th inning. 8-0 Twins.

Kurt Suzuki will start the 5^th inning with a single. Chris Colabello is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Michael Saunders. That brings Sam Fuld to the plate, Kurt Suzuki to second on a wild pitch, and he walks. Back to the top of the order for Brian Dozier who hits a ground ball to Kyle Seager who turns a double play to end the top of the inning. Brad Miller will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Eduardo Nunez for an out. Back to the top of the order for Endy Chavez who singles. That brings James Jones to the plate and he singles as Chavez to second. With two on and one out Robinson Cano comes to the plate and he strikes out. With two on and two outs Kyle Seager steps up to the plate and he flies out to Josh Willingham to end the 5^th inning.

Dominic Leone will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Jesus Sucre takes over at the catching position. Eduardo Nunez will start the 6^th inning with a strike out. Trevor Plouffe is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Kendrys Morales to the plate and he flies out to Endy Chavez to end the top of the inning. Logan Morrison will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Chris Colabello for an out. Corey Hart is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Sam Fuld. That brings Michael Saunders to the plate and he singles. Jesus Sujcre will try to keep the inning going as he flies out to Josh Willingham to end the 6^th inning.

Josh Willingham will start the 7^th inning with a walk. Oswaldo Arcia is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. Brandon Maurer will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. That brings Kurt Suzuki to the plate and he flies out to Michael Saunders. Chris Colabello will try to keep the inning going as he singles. With two on and two out Sam Fuld comes to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Caleb Thelbar will take over the pitching duties for the Twins. Brad Miller will start the home half of the inning with a single. Back to the top of the order for Endy Chavez who flies out to Josh Willingham. That brings James Jones to the plate and he strikes out. Robinson Cano will try to keep the inning going as he doubles as Brad Miller scores. With one on and two out Kyle Seager comes to the plate and he singles and cano to third. With runners at the corners and two outs Logan Morrison steps up to the plate and he strikes out to end the 7^th inning. 8-1 Twins.

Brian Dozier will start the 8^th inning with a ground ball to Kyle Seager for an out. Eduardo Nunez is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Brad Miller. That brings Trevor Plouffe to the plate and he grounds out to Kyle Seager to end the top of the inning. Jared Burton will take over the pitching duties for the Twins. Eric Fryer takes over the catching duties. Chris Parmelee will replace Josh Willingham. Corey Hart will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Trevor Plouffe. Michael Saunders is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Jesus Sucre to the plate and he flies out to Parmelee in foul territory. Brad Miller will try to keep the inning going, Michael Saunders to second, as he lines out to Brian Dozier to end the 8^th inning.

Kendrys Morales will start the 9^th inning with a fly ball to Endy Chavez for an out. Chris Parmelee is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Oswaldo Arcia to the plate and he grounds out to Robinson Cano to end the top of the inning. Matt Guerrrie will take over the pitching duties for the Twins. Endy Chavez will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Trevor Plouffe. James Jones is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to the pitchers. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he singles. Kyle Seager will try to keep the game going, Robinson Cano takes second on a wild pitch, as he Chris Parmelee. 8-1 Twins.