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Apr 23, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) celebrates hitting a solo home run in the 6th inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Nelson Cruz (23) celebrates hitting a solo home run in the 6th inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 22, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Steve Cishek (31) and catcher Chris Iannetta (33) celebrate the 5-2 victory against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
April 22, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Steve Cishek (31) and catcher Chris Iannetta (33) celebrate the 5-2 victory against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Cishek Brings Stability to the 9th Inning

Steve Cishek was a perfect 3 for 3 in save opportunities this week. The veteran right-hander posted a 0.00 ERA while pitching 3 perfect innings. Cishek was in complete control in each of his appearances, and rung up 4 punch outs in the process. Needless to say, his performance last week was very encouraging to the Mariners and their fans.

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The lanky Falmouth, MA product has been a revelation in his brief Mariners’ career. Cishek has tallied 4 saves in 4 chances thus far in 2016, and has allowed just 1 run in 8 appearances. He has struck out 9 and walked 1 in 9 innings of work. Cishek has limited the opposition to 0.56 walks/hits per inning.

Considering what M’s fans had to put up with in 2015 (ahem, the Fernando Rodney Experience), Steve Cishek has been the definition of consistency. Hopefully this continues, as a legitimate anchor in the 9th inning could go a long way towards snapping the Mariners’ lengthy postseason drought.

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