Mariners Weekly Rundown: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) hits an RBI-double against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) hits an RBI-double against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 15, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nathan Karns delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nathan Karns delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Karns Dominates Yankees

Nate Karns had a rough first outing with the Mariners last week, but he rebounded in a big way on Friday night against the Yankees. The 28-year-old right-hander earned his first win of the season after allowing 1 run on 5 hits through 5 innings. He struck out 7 and walked 4 in his only start of the week.

The Texas Tech alum is now 1-1 on the season with a 4.50 ERA through 2 starts. Karns has struck out 13 and walked 5 in 10 innings. The opposition is hitting .293 off him, and he has allowed 1.70 walks/hits per inning.

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Karns has not been great this season for Seattle, but hopefully this week’s outing will get him going in the right direction.