Mitch Haniger hits a homer

I am listening to the Mariners. I just heard Mitch Haniger blast a home run almost out of Minute Maid Park.  Even though Haniger is a Pear, and when he thrives so does Peshastin, I was happy to hear Haniger’s homer.

I just wanted to note this moment when I rose above petty EFL rivalry to root for a player for his own sake, and for the M’s.  Who knows if this will ever happen again?  It’s nice to know it’s still possible.

And, of course, before I could finish the first paragraph above, the M’s were back behind.  Marwin Gonzalez is going to have to fend for himself without me rooting for him.

Oh — I almost forgot Joe Musgrove. He served up Haniger’s homer. I suppose a true Christian would spare some empathy for Musgrove even though he’s a Balk (and worse, an Astro).  But not while he’s still beating the M’s.