Luke Raley Is On Fire and the Mariners Just Showed Why Spring Training Matters
The Mariners took care of business against the Brewers on Thursday at the Peoria Sports Complex, winning 7-3 in Cactus League action. Luke Raley continued his hot streak with a double in the first inning, adding to what's already been an impressive spring for the outfielder. This is exactly the kind of momentum Seattle wants heading into the regular season.
Raley's Spring Is Hitting Different
Look, spring training can feel like a snoozefest sometimes, but when your guys are swinging it like Raley is right now, you pay attention. The fact that he jumped on an early opportunity and drove in runs in the first inning shows he's locked in. That's the kind of aggressiveness the Mariners need from their lineup if they're going to compete this season. One double doesn't make a season, but consistency like this in February? That's a sign a guy is ready.
Building Something in Arizona
A 7-3 win might not sound like much in March, but wins are wins when you're trying to build chemistry and get your timing down before everything counts. The Mariners showed they can put runs on the board, which is always important. Spring training is where you figure out who's got it and who doesn't, and so far Raley is showing he belongs in that lineup when the games start mattering.
The regular season is coming fast. This kind of hot hitting from your guys in spring could be the difference between a team that's ready and a team that's playing catch up once April rolls around. Keep an eye on Raley when the Mariners take the field for real. He's coming in ready to go.
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