Mariners hit six home runs in rout of Padres

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The Seattle Mariners’ bats came alive Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Seattle clobbered six home runs during an 11-4 win.

Third baseman Kyle Seager got the team started in the first inning. With two men on, Seager smashed a 91 mph fastball from Ian Kennedy out to right for the three-run shot. 

That was just the beginning. First baseman Logan Morrison would add a solo shot in the third, and catcher Mike Zunino would do the same in the sixth.

Zunino would strike again the following inning, popping another solo shot out to left. A few batters later, Justin Ruggiano would hit his first home run of the year.

Outfielder Nelson Cruz refused to be excluded from the fun, hitting his own solo blast in the bottom of the eighth. He leads all of baseball with 15 home runs.

The team’s power display tied a record.

The #Mariners tie franchise record with 6 HRs at Safeco, last done in 2004 vs #Royals

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 13, 2015

The beneficiary of those dingers was James Paxton, who picked up his first win of the season. Paxton had some control issues, walking five batters, but was able to work out of trouble during his scoreless start. He allowed just three hits over six innings, striking out five. 

STRASBURG KNOCKED AROUND AGAIN

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg hasn’t looked like himself this season. 

The 26-year-old came into Tuesday’s contest sporting a 4.73 ERA over six starts. Those numbers didn’t improve against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Strasburg allowed eight runs, seven earned, on eight hits over just 3 1/3 innings. He struck out three and walked one during the outing.

This was Strasburg’s second straight abbreviated start. He left his last game due to shoulder issues, but believed a trip to the chiropractor would fix the issue.

That did not appear to be the case. Following the rough outing, Strasburg’s ERA jumped to 6.06 on the year. He’s still been able to strike out hitters at a good clip, but is giving up a ton of hits this season.

While Strasburg’s .394 BABIP suggests regression is likely, it’s tough to know how much that will drop given his issues to begin the year.

SYNDERGAARD DROPS DEBUT

New York Mets prospect Noah Syndergaard turned in a solid performance Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, but wound up taking the loss in his major-league debut.

Syndergaard allowed three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings during the outing. He struck out six and walked four.

The 22-year-old showed off his competitive nature, working out of jams early in the contest. After giving up a single and two walks in the third, he was able to escape a bases-loaded situation by getting Jorge Soler to pop out to right. 

Syndergaard also worked around a triple and walk in the fifth inning. 

His success wouldn’t hold up in the sixth. Soler led off the frame with a single, and was immediately driven in on a Starlin Castro double. Castro would come around later as Miguel Montero crushed a two-run shot, ending Syndergaard’s night. 

While he took the loss, Syndergaard showed plenty of promise the first time out.

Syndergaard averaged 98 (!) on fastball, 88 on change with good fade, slightly below average drop, 84 on breaking ball (4 whiffs/24). Yum.

— Eno Sarris (@enosarris) May 13, 2015

He’s set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers in his next start.

 MESORACO WALKS IT OFF FOR CINCY

Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco found a way to contribute Tuesday against the Braves. 

Mesoraco has missed a fair chunk of the season while dealing with a hip issue. While he’s been able to return to game action, Mesoraco has mainly been used as a designated hitter lately.

Because of that, he didn’t start Tuesday’s contest. When he did enter the game, he made all the difference.

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With the contest tied 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth, Mesoraco was called upon to pinch-hit. He wasted no time getting to work. 

Mesoraco hit the first pitch he saw from closer Jason Grilli down the left field line for a double. Michael Lorenzen turned on the jets at first base, and was able to score on the play, giving the Reds the 4-3 win. It was Mesoraco’s first career walk-off hit.

With the win, the Reds improved to 16-17 on the year.

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