The Mariners come up short

After winning the first 3 games the Seattle Mariners go for a 4 game sweep of the Texas Rangers. The Mariners will send James Paxton to the mound to help them accomplish this feat. To try and stop the Mariners the Rangers will send Derek Holland to the mound.

Austin Jackson will start the 1^st inning with a single. Chris Denorfia is the next man to the plate, Jackson caught stealing, and he grounds out to Rosales. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he flies out to Leonys Martin to end the top of the inning. Leonys Martin will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for an out. Daniel Robertson is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Robinson Cano. That brings Adam Rosales to the plate and he strikes out to end the 1^st inning.

Kendrys Morales will start the 2^nd inning with a double. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings orey Hart to the plate and he grounds out to Adam Rosales as Morales takes third. Stephen Romero will try to keep the inning going as he grounds out to Luis Sardias to end the top of the inning. Adrian Beltre will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Austin Jackson for an out. J.P Arencbia is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Michael Choice to the plate and he singles. Rougned Odor will try to keep the inning going as he hits a ground ball to Robinson Cano who throws Choice out for a fielder's choice to end the 2^nd inning.

Chris Taylor will start the 3^rd inning with a fly ball to Leonys Martin for an out. Jesus Sucre is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Daniel Robertson. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who flies out to Daniel Robertson to end the top of the inning. Ryan Rua will start the home half of the inning with a single. Luis Sardinas is the next man to the plate, Rua steals second, and he hits a ground ball to Chris Taylor who starts a wild double play involving two run downs. That brings Leonys Martin to the plate and he bunts for a single. With Daniel Roberts at the plate Jesus Sucre throws out Martin trying to steal second to end the 3^rd inning.

Chris Denorfia will start the 4^th inning with a strike out. Robinson Cano is the next man to the plate and he single and is thrown out at second trying to stretch it into a double. That brings Kendrys Morales to the plate and he flies out to Leonys Martin to end the top of the inning. Daniel Robertson will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Kendrys Morales for an out. Adam Rosales is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Adrian Beltre to the plate and he walks. With two on and one out J.P Arencbia comes to the plate and he flies out to Chris Denorfia. Michael Choice will try to keep the inning going as he pops up to Robinson Cano to end the 4^th inning.

Kyle Seager will start the 5^th inning with a line drive to Rougned Odor for an out. Corey Hart is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Stephen Romero to the plate and he flies out to Daniel Robertson to end the top of the inning. Rougned Odor will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for an out. Ryan Rua is the next man to the plate and he is safe on an error by Robinson Cano. That brings Luis Sardinas to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Kyle Seager who starts a double play to end the 5^th inning.

Chris Taylor will start the 6^th inning with a ground ball to Luis Sardinas for an out. Jesus Sucre is the next man to the plate and he doubles. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who flies out to Michael Choice. Chris Denorfia will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Leonys Martin will start the home half of the inning with a single. Daniel Robertson is the next man to the plate, Martin steals second, and he grounds out to Robinson Cano as Martin takes third. That brings Adam Rosales to the plate and he walks. With runners at the corners and one out Adrian Beltre will come to the plate and he flies out to Austin Jackson as Leonys Martin scores. J.P Arencbia will try to keep the inning going, Adam Rosales steals second and takes third on an error, as he strikes out to end the 6^th inning. 1-0 Rangers.

Robinson Cano will start the 7^th inning with an infield single. Kendrys Morales is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he flies out to Michael Choice. Corey Hart will try to keep the inning going, Cano to second on a passed ball, as he has an infield single as Cano takes third. James Jones to pinch run for Corey Hart. With runners at the corners and two outs Stephen Romero comes to the plate and he grounds out to Adam Rosales to end the top of the inning. Dominic Leone will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Michael Choice will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Lucas Luetge will take over the pitching dutis for the Mariners. Rougned Odor is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. Taijuan Walker will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. That brings Ryan Rua to the plate and he flies out to Stephen Romero to end the 7^th inning.

Shawn Tolleson will take over the pitching duties for the Rangers. Brad Miller, pinch hitting forChris Taylor, will start the 8^th inning with a fly ball to Michael Choice for an out. Endy Chavez, pinch hitting for Jesus Sucre, is the next man to the plate and he ground out to Ryan Rua. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who singles. Logan Morrison, pinch hitting for Chris Denorfia, will try to keep the inning going, Jackson to second on a wild pitch, as he pops up to Adam Rosales to end the top of the inning. Mike Zunino takes over as catcher for the Mariners. Luis Sardinas will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for an out. Back to the top of the order for Leonys Martin who triple. That brings Daniel Robertson to the plate and he grounds out to Kyle Seager. Adam Rosales will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the 8^th inning.

Neftali Feliz will take over the pitching duties for the Rangers. Robinson Cano will start the 9^th inning with a ground ball to Rougned Odor for an out. Kendrys Morales is the next man to the plate and he walks. Danny Farquhar will pinch run for Kendrys Morales. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he singles as Danny Farquhar goes to third. With runners at the corners and one out James Jones comes to the plate and he pops up to Luis Sardinas, Justin Smoak, pinch hitting for Stephen Romero, will try to keep the game going as he flies out to Daniel Robertson to end the game. 1-0 Rangers win.