Tacoma Rainiers News: August 18 - August 24, 2024

The Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, have been on a remarkable streak over the past week. As of August 21, the Rainiers have won six consecutive games, marking their longest winning streak of the season. This impressive run has propelled them to a season-high 21 games over .500, with a record of 71-50.

Key Player Performance

One of the key players contributing to this success is Samad Taylor, who had a standout performance in a recent game against the Sacramento River Cats. Taylor went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a double, and a run batted in, accounting for the majority of Tacoma’s offense in that game.

The Rainiers have also seen strong pitching performances, notably from Joey Krehbiel, who closed out a victory with a scoreless ninth inning, earning his 10th save of the year. Krehbiel has been a high-leverage, late-inning reliever for Tacoma, leading all Rainiers pitchers in games played with 46.

Impressive Home Record

The team's home record has been particularly impressive, with 40 wins and 18 losses at Cheney Stadium. This includes a recent series against Sugar Land, where they took five out of six games.

Manager John Russell, who is on the verge of securing his 1,000th victory as a manager in professional baseball, has been instrumental in guiding the team through this successful period.

Playoff Position

The Rainiers' recent hot streak has put them in a strong position for the second-half championship and the right to play in the Pacific Coast League playoffs. They are currently 0.5 games ahead of Reno in the standings.

Overall, the Tacoma Rainiers have shown remarkable resilience and determination over the past week, and their fans are eagerly anticipating their continued success in the coming games.