J.P. Crawford's offense improving for Mariners
J.P. Crawford, run producer? Stay tuned, the Mariners say. Crawford crushed his first homer of 2021 in Seattle’s 5-4 win over Texas on Friday while batting in the No. 5 hole for the first time in his career as part of manager Scott Servais’ attempt to ignite what has been a scuffling lineup. That tactic played out in the Mariners’ favor when Crawford turned on a 1-1, middle-in changeup from Mike Foltynewicz in the fourth inning with Ty France, who was hitting cleanup, on second base. The fifth-year shortstop won’t remain in the heart of the order long term, and his game is not predica...
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