Mariners Use Rules to Gain Playoff Roster Flexibility
The Seattle Mariners added pitcher Bob Walcott to their postseason roster for the ALCS against Cleveland by replacing injured outfielder Warren Newson with pitcher Greg Hibbard, a move enabled by playoff roster rules. Indians manager Mike Hargrove called the move legal and noted both teams are among the league's best, while acknowledging the strategic complexities of resting players.
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Blowers Delivers in pivotal ALCS home run for Mariners
Mike Blowers, hitting seventh behind Jay Buhner, belted a 417 foot homer off Dennis Martinez in the second inning helping Bob Wolcott to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the AL championship series. Blowers said he altered his approach to be more aggressive after a 3-for-18 series.
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Mariners Edge Indians In Game 1 Series Preview Grades
The Times gave the Indians the edge in five of fourteen categories while the Mariners led in six. After Seattle's 3-2 win, the article ranks first base through intangibles with specific players and moments from the game.
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Two fans with a tale of access during ALCS in Seattle
Art McKinn and son spent opening ALCS night at Edgar Martinez condo after pleading with security. Martinez and Omar Vizquel’s histories with Seattle mingle with chicken and rice lore as the pair hopes for free passes to future games.
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Bullet Bob Wolcott shines in Game 1 ALCS win
Bullet Bob Wolcott, 22, the unknown starter for Seattle, delivered seven superb innings to beat Cleveland 3-2. He stranded bases loaded to strike out Albert Belle in the first inning and allowed only two runs in a breakthrough performance that transformed him from a local unknown to a playoff highlight.
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