M's crushed again in Miller start, lose 19-2 to Cubs
Mariners starter Bryce Miller lost his second straight start by at least 17 runs after the Cubs crushed Seattle 19-2, days after the M's lost 22-0 to Milwaukee.
The Seattle Mariners are reeling right now, and it's hard to pinpoint exactly what's going wrong. Two brutal losses in as many days, with a combined score of 41-2 against the Brewers and Cubs, is a nightmare start to the season for the M's. The latest drubbing at the hands of Chicago, with Bryce Miller on the mound, has to raise some red flags about the team's pitching depth and overall roster construction.
This is a team that was expected to contend in the AL West, but so far, they're showing all the makings of a squad that's in for a long year. The offense, which was supposed to be a strength, has been MIA, and the pitching staff is getting lit up. Miller's struggles, in particular, are concerning, as he's a key piece of the M's rotation. If he can't right the ship soon, Seattle's going to have to get creative to find some wins.
So what's next for the Mariners? They need to get their bats going and figure out a way to stop the bleeding on the mound. A quick turnaround at home might do them some good, but they'll be facing a tough test against the Guardians, who are off to a hot start themselves. Can the M's get back on track, or will this losing streak continue to snowball? Tour fans will be watching closely to see how this team responds to adversity.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.