The Seattle Mariners' pitching staff has been exceptional recently, contributing significantly to the team's success. Over the last week, despite the team's batting average being just .175 with a 35% strikeout rate, the Mariners managed a 5-2 record, thanks to their strong pitching. The starting pitchers have been particularly impressive, allowing two or fewer earned runs in 18 consecutive games. Luis Castillo highlighted this performance by pitching seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in a recent game against the Braves, leading to a 3-2 victory and securing the Mariners' fifth straight series win. This strong performance has positioned the Mariners as leaders in the AL West, raising questions about their potential to reach the playoffs. Additionally, Luis Castillo had previously achieved a remarkable feat by fanning seven consecutive White Sox.
Luis Castillo tosses seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, Jorge Polanco hits a two-run home run and the Mariners beat the Braves 3-2 on Tuesday night to secure their fifth straight series win. Via @RyanDivish: https://t.co/F4iZvCzFOh
Luis Castillo fires 7 scoreless innings as the @Mariners win their second straight! https://t.co/RGYRJLLwaG
I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that the Mariners rotation has the upside of being one of the best in the history of baseball in a given season. Great to see Luis Castillo back in form. Helluva series win with a chance at a sweep against the Braves. #WinNers
Mariners starting pitchers have allowed 2 or less earned runs in 18 consecutive games🤯 Safe to say starting pitching is their strength! https://t.co/0BxlzEu2Wh
.@Mariners pitchers have been 🔥🔥🔥 this season. ▶️ https://t.co/yVoMdFHPS1 https://t.co/wpR9ohrG98
This isn’t normal, what the Mariners pitching staff is doing these days. So just how good have Seattle's pitchers been? Here's a deeper look. https://t.co/jFDGek0nJh
Luis Castillo also shares this mark, fanning seven consecutive White Sox on Sept. 7, 2022. https://t.co/20Bte0eKfS
The Mariners rotation has been UNREAL. They lead the AL West and are playing great baseball. Can the offense be good enough to get them to the playoffs? What do you think? Are the Mariners a playoff team? We discuss on the newest @FlippinBatsPod: https://t.co/Si5MQladkg https://t.co/7qD4xpKdfd
This isn’t normal, what the Mariners pitching staff is doing these days. So just how good have Seattle's pitchers been? Here's a deeper look from @A_Jude. https://t.co/z6dfDh4EfE
how good is Seattle's pitching? the Mariners hit .175/.232/.358 with a 35% strikeout rate over the last week and went 5-2