Mariners' Waffle Wednesdays: A Tasty Distraction from Losing Streak
The Seattle Mariners introduced "Waffle Wednesdays" as they continued their trend of finding new ways to disappoint their fans. In a game against the Minnesota Twins, the Mariners struggled with their offense and pitching, ultimately losing. Pitcher Diego Castillo faced difficulties against the Twins' left-handed hitters, giving up two solo home runs. However, he also recorded a season-high 11 strikeouts. Kenta Maeda of the Twins also had a season-high 9 strikeouts against the Mariners. Eugenio Suárez hit a home run, his third consecutive game with a home run. The Mariners couldn't take the lead, and the Twins scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. Devin Sweet made his major-league debut but gave up a two-run homer. Despite the loss, Sweet's debut was historic as he became the first player from NC Central University to reach the major leagues.
