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Dave Nichols

Dave Nichols

Current Position: sports writer

Dave Nichols joined The Spokesman-Review in 2014. He currently is the prep writer covering Eastern Washington and North Idaho high school sports.

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Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Mariners Noon Number: .067

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz is hitting .067 after his 0 for 3 performance in Thursday’s 4-2 win over the Houston Astros. He’s not the only one struggling.
Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Mariners Noon Number: 27

The Seattle Mariners are 1 for 27 with runners in scoring position in their first three games, all losses to the Houston Astros. Wednesday night’s 5-3 loss was particularly egregious.
Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Mariners Noon Number: 7

In the Seattle Mariners’ opening day 3-0 loss to the Houston Astros, the M’s left seven runners on base and went 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position.
Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Mariners Log: 2017 Season Preview, Part V: The Catchers

While general manager Jerry Dipoto made plenty of changes everywhere across the diamond, patrolling the outfield and on the mound, he did not alter the player looking back at them. For better or worse, Mike Zunino returns as the starting catcher. And there really aren’t any serious fallbacks.
Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Mariners Log: 2017 Season Preview, Part IV: The Outfield

The first thing that grabs you when you look at the Seattle Mariners’ projected outfield alignment is the defensive prowess. Arguably, any of the three starters could play center field so right off the bat that means fewer balls falling in or making it to the gaps. That’s a huge thing.
Sports >  Seattle Mariners

Mariners Log: 2017 Season Preview Part III – The Infield

When you start to describe the Seattle Mariners team strengths, you don’t get too deep into the conversation before you start talking about the infield, specifically Robinson Cano and Kyle Seager. Add in the guy that led the N.L. in base hits and a top prospect (eventually) and you’ve got all the ingredients for a successful campaign.