I fully agree that this series is still possible to turn around. There are two or three batters to be weary of in Seattle, much like the Jays approached NY, that they should do the same. That said, to me the key on the pitching front is to not give up walks. This has been killing them as it seems to always lead to a steal then a run. It’s aggravating to watch. Schneider also has to put more stock in his starters when they're in minima trouble. Their bullpen is mediocre.
Batters just have to get on a roll. There’s no other words for it but it has to be figured out. When on base they have to steal too. This is such an understated tool these days. It totally keeps the pitchers off their delivery game. For Seattle to have the second slowest guy in the league get 30 steals this year is amazing. Last night they had the runners to do it but didn’t. It didn’t cost them the game but they have to be more aggressive.
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