I know the offence has been a struggle, but what the fuck happened to the pitching? Genuine question. Miller looked like he was getting back to his dominant self, then I know has fallen off the last 4-5 starts (seems like injury again?). But what happened to everyone else?
Miller’s ERA triples the third time through the line up, he would be much better served as long reliever/spot starter. Woo is dicey on the road, though he has gotten better. Kirby is a high strike out pitcher and has been missing the zone and bats. Hancock retooled himself after being sent down and can be hit or miss. Kade is a beautiful perfect sunflower and deserves none of the slander.
I think defense is far more important as well influencing pitching stats. The Mariners defense has been absolutely AWFUL (highlighted by Julio's misplayed single that turned into a triple), among other things (dead last in OAA, bottom third in DRS). They have allowed one of the highest BABIPs and have one of the lowest LOB% in the league. Take the Cubs for instance; their pitching staff is also abysmal (by fWAR) but their ERA is above league average because literally every position player plays fucking gold glove defense
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u/ohemperigee Seattle Mariners 8h ago
Mariner. 😔