SB Nation Seattle - Mariners Vs. White Sox: Seattle Drops Rain-Shortended Series Finalehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48997/seattle-fave.png2012-08-26T17:41:04-07:00http://seattle.sbnation.com/rss/stream/30255272012-08-26T17:41:04-07:002012-08-26T17:41:04-07:00Mariners vs. White Sox: Seattle Loses Rain-Shortened Series Finale
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<p>Rain delays can be cruel in the game of baseball. As the Seattle Mariners attempted to avoid a sweep on Sunday, the club led the Chicago White Sox for the first six innings. The Sox then rallied in the seventh with two outs, and mother nature forced the series finale to be called short after just 6.2 innings of play.</p>
<p>Seattle took an early 1-0 lead on an RBI single off the bat of <span>Jesus Montero</span>. Chicago then tied it up at 1-1 with a sacrifice fly from <span>Jordan Danks</span> that scored <span>Alex Rios</span> from third. <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> tripled in the third to give the White Sox their first lead of the game at 2-1.</p>
<p><span>Casper Wells</span> hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning to give the Mariners a 3-2 lead. It was his eighth long ball of the season.</p>
<p>With rain falling and the umpires close to calling the game, <span>Kevin Millwood</span> recorded the first two outs quickly in the bottom of the seventh. A walk and two-run blast from <span>Tyler Flowers</span> gave Chicago a 4-3 lead. The next two batters went on to reach base before the umpires officially called for a rain delay.</p>
<p>Three hours and 52 minutes later, the game was called. Mariners lose 4-3.</p>
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https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-mariners/2012/8/26/3270438/mariners-vs-white-sox-seattle-loses-rain-shortened-series-finaleScott Coleman2012-08-25T19:29:03-07:002012-08-25T19:29:03-07:00Mariners Vs. White Sox Final Score: Early Lead Doesn't Hold Up In 5-4 Loss
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<p>The Seattle Mariners were hoping to get back in the win column and even up their series against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Instead, they suffered their second straight loss by a final score of 5-4 as an early lead went up in smoke.</p>
<p>The Mariners plated three quick runs in the top of the first inning on a three-run <span>Kyle Seager</span> homer; the third baseman's 14th of the year.</p>
<p>The White Sox chipped away, with <span>Paul Konerko</span> hitting an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning to get the White Sox on the board. <span>Alex Rios</span> added an RBI single in the bottom of the third to cut the Mariners lead to 3-2. <span>Blake Beavan</span> was still in line for the win, but the Sox were able to take the lead in the sixth inning. <span>Tyler Flowers</span> led off the home half of the sixth with a home run to tie things up before Dewayne Wise hit the go-ahead RBI single with two outs.</p>
<p>The Mariners had a bases-loaded opportunity late, but pinch hitter <span>John Jaso</span> was for once unable to be the hero. <span>Alexei Ramirez</span> hit a sacrifice fly for Chicago in the eighth inning for a big White Sox insurance run.</p>
<p>That Ramirez run would end up being the difference, as Seager hit his second home run of the game with two outs in the top of the ninth. <span>Justin Smoak</span> followed up with a single and Jaso once again had a chance to drive in pinch runner <span>Munenori Kawasaki</span>. Jaso hit a pop foul out on the first pitch he saw to end the ball game in another tough loss.</p>
<p>The Mariners will attempt to avoid the sweep on Sunday.</p>
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https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-mariners/2012/8/25/3268724/mariners-vs-white-sox-final-score-recapBill Hanstock2012-08-24T20:47:00-07:002012-08-24T20:47:00-07:00Mariners vs. White Sox Final: Paul Konerko's Walk-Off Snaps 8-Game Win Streak
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<p><span>Eric Thames</span> and <span>Michael Saunders</span> collided at the right-center wall as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> first baseman <span>Paul Konerko</span> hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth inning to <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_08_24_seamlb_chamlb_1&mode=gameday">snap</a> Seattle's eight-game winning streak at U.S. Cellular field on Friday night. Chicago won by a score of 9-8.</p>
<p>Right-hander <span>Addison Reed</span> got the win for the White Sox and improved to 3-1 on the season. <span>Tom Wilhelmsen</span> picked up the loss and a blown save for Seattle.</p>
<p>The Mariners went into the bottom of the ninth riding the momentum of an six-run offensive barrage. <span>Jesus Montero</span> began the inning with a solo home run to left field off Philip Humber. Next, <span>Dustin Ackley</span> hit a two-RBI single that scored <span>Trayvon Robinson</span> and <span>Justin Smoak</span>. Next, <span>Kyle Seager</span> hit a sacrifice fly that scored <span>Brendan Ryan</span> while <span>John Jaso</span> drove in two more runs with an RBI single that gave the Mariners its final two runs of the inning.</p>
<p>None of it mattered, though, as an RBI single by <span>Kevin Youkilis</span> and the eventual game-winner from Konerko sealed the Mariners' fate. The teams will square off again on Saturday as the Mariners look to rebound from the loss.</p>
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https://seattle.sbnation.com/2012/8/24/3267010/mariners-vs-white-sox-final-paul-konerkos-walk-off-snaps-8-game-winMichael Jones2012-08-24T06:00:17-07:002012-08-24T06:00:17-07:00Mariners Vs. White Sox Series Preview: TV Schedule, Probable Pitchers & More
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<p>The Mariners want to extend their winning streak. They'll have to do it on the road.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Seattle Mariners</a> have won eight straight games and finish up their homestand having won 15 of their last 16 games at Safeco Field. They'll be heading to less friendly territory as they visit the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> for a three-game series beginning on Friday, but they're hoping to keep the longest winning streak in baseball rolling.</p>
<p>The White Sox will be no slouch as an opponent, but the M's know they are only three games below .500 now and also are well aware that they are a team that's firing on all cylinders. Seattle wants to start getting greedy and they'll try to pick up yet another series win at the very least.</p>
<p><b>TV Schedule & Probable Pitchers</b></p>
<p>Friday's game will begin at 5:10 p.m. PT and will be televised on ROOT Sports. You can catch the radio broadcast on ESPN 710. The opener of the series should be a solid pitching matchup. Jason Vargas enters at 13-8 with a 3.53 ERA, while <span>Jake Peavy</span> is 9-9 with a 3.11 ERA.</p>
<p>First pitch on Saturday will be at 4:10 p.m. PT and the game will be televised on ROOT Sports. You can catch the radio broadcast on ESPN 710. <span>Blake Beavan</span> has been solid since being recalled and is trying to improve to 9-7 as he goes up against <span>Jose Quintana</span>, who enters the game with a 5-2 record and a 2.76 ERA.</p>
<p>Sunday's finale will get started at 11:10 a.m. PT and will be televised on ROOT Sports. You can catch the radio broadcast on ESPN 710. Kevin Millwood is still looking for his fifth win of the year. He'll try to pick it up as he takes on <span>Gavin Floyd</span>, who is currently 9-9 with a 4.56 ERA.</p>
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