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

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May 8, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) celebrates with third baseman Kyle Seager (15) after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) celebrates with third baseman Kyle Seager (15) after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 2, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Steve Cishek (31) celebrates with catcher Chris Iannetta (33) after the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 to 3. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Steve Cishek (31) celebrates with catcher Chris Iannetta (33) after the game against the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 4 to 3. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports /

Cishek Cuts through the Opposition

Steve Cishek is quickly establishing himself as one of the top 9th inning men in the American League. The M’s closer went 1-0 while saving 3 games and a posting a 1.80 ERA in four appearances this week. Cishek struck out 6 and walked 2 in 5 innings of work. His lone hiccup came when he allowed a game-tying solo home run in the 9th on Saturday against the Astros. This served as his first blown save of the year, but he recovered nicely in the 10th to earn to the win.

The 29-year-old right-hander is off to an impressive start in Seattle, going 2-1 with a 1.13 ERA and 9 saves across 14 appearances. Cishek has registered a 17:4 strikeout to walk ratio through 16 innings pitched. He has held the opposition to just 0.81 walks/hits per inning, and a .158 batting average.

Next: Mariners Game Recap: Astros Blast Past M’s in Houston

Cishek is having an All-Star season for Seattle, and he has been rock solid as the Mariners closer in 2016.

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