Indians and Mariners combine for 7 runs in 1st inning, Three Takeaways from Indians 4-3 Victory

2.) Smooth Sailing for Salazar

Danny Salazar started the game with a rough first inning. After Salazar set down the first two batters in the game the Mariners strung together three consecutive hits. Cano started the string of hits with a 2-out double. Cruz followed with a 2-run homer to give the Mariners a 2-0 lead early. Seager hit a solo homer which gave the Mariners a 3-0 lead.

After the first inning, it was smooth sailing for Salazar. Salazar pitched 6.1 innings and did not give up a hit after the first inning. Salazar only gave up 3 hits total in his start, gave up 3 earned runs, walked 3, and struck out 6.

Salazar earned his second victory of the season and is now 2-2 on the year with a 4.34 ERA.

6th come-from-behind W of season. @DannySalazar67 retired 17 of final 20 batters he faced to get W#2. 6 more Ks. Rubber match tmrw at1:10!

— Bob DiBiasio (@BDbaseball6) April 29, 2017

Only Herb Score has more strikeouts after his first 90 appearances with the @Indians than @DannySalazar67 ..who exits with 1 run lead in 7th

— Al Pawlowski (@AlPawlowski) April 29, 2017

 

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