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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 8, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Steve Cishek (31) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Steve Cishek (31) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Cishek gets First Save of the Year for Seattle

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Steve Cishek had a great week for the Seattle Mariners, hurling 4 shutout innings and recording his first save of the season. He struck out 4 and walked 1 through 3 appearances. The opposition hit just .143 against Cishek this week, and he allowed just 0.75 walks/hits per inning.

There were high hopes for Cishek when he signed with Seattle this offseason, but also some trepidation. M’s fans have been burnt badly by closers in the past, and Cishek had his worst season as a pro in 2014. However, he has done well so far with the Mariners, going 1-1 with 1 save and a 1.5o ERA.

Unlike Fernando Rodney, Steve Cishek throws strikes consistently. Sometimes the other team is going to hit what you’re throwing, but at least Cishek doesn’t beat himself.

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