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

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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Apr 21, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nathan Karns (13) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 21, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Nathan Karns (13) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Nate “Not So Great” Karns

Nate Karns was listed as “hot” in last week’s edition of the weekly rundown, but he finds himself back in the “not” pile this week. The Texas Tech alum allowed 5 runs on 5 hits across 5.1 innings during his lone start of the week. Karns struck out 5 and walked 4 en route to picking up a no-decision. He allowed 1.69 walks/hits per inning.

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It has been an inconsistent season so far for the 28-year-old right-hander. Karns is currently 1-1 with a 5.28 ERA in 3 starts. He has struck out 18 and walked 9 in 15.1 innings pitched. The opposition is hitting .279 against Karns, and he has allowed 1.70 walks/hits per inning.

Much like Wade Miley, the Mariners will not be overly patient waiting for Karns to find his rhythm. He has shown flashes of what allowed him to post a 3.67 ERA with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015, but he has yet to put it all together. Cutting down on the free passes will be key if he plans on sticking in the M’s starting rotation.

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