Boxscore Breakdown #74: Bah humbug – Mariners 3, Angels 1

It was Christmas in June at the Big A, but the Mariners combined with the limp Angels lineup to leave a big ol’ lump of coal in the Halos’ collective stocking. Frankly, that’s what they get for running such a stupid promotion to begin with.

Mariners 3, Angels 1

Run Expectancy Rundown
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Starting Pitcher Scores
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Bullpen Battle
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Game Flow
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Halo A-Hole

The Halo A-Hole is a fickle mistress as it must punish Featherston for twice striking out to end an inning with runners in scoring position.