Tagged: Justin Smoak

5:00am

Fri February 22, 2013
Sports with Art Thiel

Young Mariner veterans need to step up this season

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The Mariners begin spring training play this weekend in Arizona. 

KPLU sports commentator shares his thoughts on the new additions to the team and his concerns about some young returning players.

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9:00pm

Thu May 31, 2012
Sports with Art Thiel

Mariners savor big win in 'up and down' season

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The Mariners 21-8 victory over the Rangers this week is something to be celebrated. But KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel says it's also an example of the extremes the team has experienced this season.

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12:00pm

Thu May 31, 2012
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: Young hitters shine for the Mariners, but is it enough?

Credit Tony Gutierrez / AP Photo

The Mariners routed the Texas Rangers last night 21-8. Justin Smoak hit two three-run homers against his former team and the Mariners had two eight-run innings. Jesus Montero homered among his three hits and drove in four runs. And Kyle Seager had four hits and two RBIs.

It was their second win in a row against the AL West-leading Rangers. And you can certainly say the Mariners have been "streaky" lately.

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