The Mariners four affiliates went 3-1 yesterday vs. the San Diego Padres affiliates, and finished spring training play with an impressive 31-14-3 record.

Camp is scheduled to break Monday (April 2), with the official opening day for the four affiliates on April 5: Tacoma vs. Salt Lake, Jackson vs. Birmingham, High Desert vs. Lancaster, Clinton vs. Burlington. Official opening day rosters for the four affiliates is tentatively scheduled to be announced when camp breaks.

Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s games vs. the Padres affiliates:

Tacoma 11, Tucson 7

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Jeff Marquez (3.2,8,7,7,4,3,HR)
LH Sean Henn (2.0,2,0,0,1,1)
LH Cesar Jimenez (2.0,1,0,0,1,1)
RH Josh Kinney (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)

Hitting Highlights:
CF Trayvon Robinson (2×5, 2B, RBI)
SS Carlos Triunfel (2×4, 2 2B, 2 RBI)
RF Mike Wilson (1×3, HR, 2 RBI)
3B Jorge Agudelo (1×1, HR, RBI)

San Antonio 8, Jackson 6

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Andrew Carraway (4.0,6,4,4,1,2)
LH Steve Garrison (0.1,2,3,3,1,0,2 HBP)
RH John Taylor (2.0,0,1,0,1,0)
RH Marcos Reyna (1.0,1,0,0,1,0)

Hitting Highlights:
LF Daniel Carroll (2×3, HR, RBI)
DH Chih-Hsien Chiang (1×4, 2B, RBI)
SS Nick Franklin (1×2, 2B)

High Desert 6, Lake Elsinore 2

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Carson Smith (3.0,2,0,0,1,7)
LH Kyle Hunter (2.0,3,1,1,0,2)
RH Jonathan Arias (2.0,2,0,0,1,1)
LH Jose Jimenez (2.0,1,0,0,0,0)

Hitting Highlights:
SS Patrick Brady (2×4, 2 RBI)
1B Mickey Wiswall (2×4)
DH Kevin Rivers (2×4, HR, RBI)
SS Mike McGee (1×2, 2B, 2 BB)

Clinton 7, Fort Wayne 6

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Stephen Landazuri (4.0,5,6,5,3,4)
RH Tim Griffin (2.0,1,0,0,1,3)
RH Richard Vargas (2.0,1,0,0,0,2)
RH Mario De Jesus (1.0,1,0,0,0,2)

Hitting Highlights:
SS Bryan Brito (3×4, 2B, RBI)
LF Reginald Lawson (3×4, 3B, 2 RBI)

- JE

The Mariners four affiliates went 3-1 yesterday vs. the Texas Rangers affiliates, and are 28-13-3 heading into the final day of spring training games. The Mariners minor leaguers will take on the San Diego Padres affiliates today with Tacoma and Jackson playing home games, and High Desert and Clinton making the long trek across the parking lot to play their Peoria Sports Complex partners.

Starting pitchers for today’s games against the Padres are scheduled to be: Tacoma – RH Jeff Marquez, Jackson – RH Andrew Carraway, High Desert – RH Carson Smith, Clinton – RH Stephen Landazuri.

Looking ahead, the minor leaguers will play some Intrasquad games tomorrow, and camp is scheduled to break April 2, with the official opening day for the four affiliates on April 5: Tacoma vs. Salt Lake, Jackson vs. Birmingham, High Desert vs. Lancaster, Clinton vs. Burlington. Official opening day rosters for the four affiliates is tentatively scheduled to be announced when camp breaks on Monday, April 2.

Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s games vs. the Rangers affiliates:

Tacoma 10, Round rock 0

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH Anthony Vasquez (5.0,2,0,0,1,4)
RH Brian Sweeney (2.0,2,0,0,0,2)
RH Aaron Heilman (1.0,0,0,0,0,0)
LH Oliver Perez (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)

Hitting Highlights:
LF Darren Ford (1×4, HR, SF, 2 RBI)
SS Carlos Triunfel (3×4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI)
DH Luis Jimenez (2×4, 2B, RBI)
2B Scott Savastano (3×4, 2B, HR, 4 RBI)

Jackson 9, Frisco 4

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Taijuan Walker (4.0,6,4,4,1,4,HR)
RH Steven Hensley (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
RH Yoervis Medina (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
RH Moises Hernandez (1.0,0,0,0,1,0)
RH Carter Capps (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
RH Austin Hudson (1.0,1,0,0,1,0,WP)

Hitting Highlights:
RF Daniel Carroll (1×2, HR, RBI, BB)
SS Nick Franklin (3×4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI)
LF Joe Dunigan (1×3, HR, 3 RBI)

Myrtle Beach 4, High Desert 3

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Jandy Sena (3.2,7,3,3,0,2,HBP)
RH Willy Kesler (1.1,2,1,1,0,0,HR)
RH Wes Alsup (2.0,0,0,0,1,3)
RH Tyler Burgoon (2.0,2,0,0,0,5)

Hitting Highlights:
SS Patrick Brady (1×4, 2 RBI)
3B Mario Martinez (1×3, RBI)

Clinton 7, Hickory 4

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Brett Shankin (3.2,2,0,0,0,1)
LH Jordan Shipers (3.1,8,3,2,0,4,WP)
LH Jeremy Dobbs (2.0,2,1,1,1,0)

Hitting Highlights:
RF Mario Yepez (2×5, 2B, RBI)
1B Jharmidy De Jesus (1×5, 2B, RBI)
3B Ramon Morla (1×4, HR, RBI)
LF Dillon Hazlett (2×4)
2B Jean Acevedo (2×4, 2 RBI)
C Michael Dowd (2×2)

- JE

The Mariners four affiliates went 2-1-1 yesterday(March 28) vs. the San Diego Padres affiliates, and are 25-12-3 overall in spring training play. They are taking on the Texas Rangers affiliates today with Tacoma and Jackson playing home games, and High Desert and Clinton traveling to Surprise.

Looking ahead, minor league camp is scheduled to break April 2, with the official opening day for the four affiliates on April 5: Tacoma vs. Salt Lake, Jackson vs. Birmingham, High Desert vs. Lancaster, Clinton vs. Burlington. Official opening day rosters for the four affiliates is tentatively scheduled to be announced when camp breaks on Monday, April 2.

Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s games vs. the Padres affiliates:

Tacoma 12, Tucson 4

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Matt Fox (4.0,3,3,3,2,4)
RH Jarrett Grube (3.0,0,0,0,0,2)
LH Philippe Valiquette (1.0,1,1,1,1,1)
RH Aaron Heilman (1.0,0,0,0,1,2,WP)

Hitting Highlights:
CF Darren Ford (3×4, 2B, 2 RBI)
SS Carlos Triunfel (2×4, 2B, 3B, RBI)
SS Brad Miller (1×2, 2B, RBI)
3B Vinnie Catricala (3×4, 2B, 3 RBI)
DH Joe Dunigan (1×5, HR, RBI)

Jackson 3, San Antonio 1

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH Danny Hultzen (5.0,5,1,1,0,10,HR)
LH Jose Jimenez (1.0,1,0,0,0,0)
LH Brian Moran (1.0,1,0,0,0,1)
LH Bobby LaFromboise (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
RH Stephen Pryor (1.0,1,0,0,0,0)

Hitting Highlights:
CF Denny Almonte (2×3)
2B Eric Campbell (1×4, HR, 2 RBI)
LF Kalian Sams (1×4, 2B)
C Brandon Bantz (2×3, RBI)

Danny Hultzen struck out 10 in 5.0 innings vs. AA San Antonio.

Lake Elsinore 8, High Desert 3

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH George Mieses (4.0,2,1,1,2,4)
RH Tyler Blandford (1.0,2,1,1,0,1)
RH Brandon Plotz (0.1,0,3,3,2,1)
LH Ryan Kiel (1.2,3,1,1,0,2)
RH Matt Bischoff (2.0,2,1,1,0,2)

Hitting Highlights:
2B Andres Brito (2×5, 2B, 3B)
1B Mickey Wiswall (2×4, 2 2B)

Clinton 1, Fort Wayne 1

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH Cameron Hobson (5.0,3,0,0,2,6)
RH Seon Gi Kim (2.0,3,1,1,0,2,WP)
RH David Colvin (1.0,1,0,0,0,1)
RH Alex Sutherland (1.0,0,0,0,0,3)

Hitting Highlights:
OF Charles Jimenez (2 SB)
1B Daniel Paolini (1×3, 2B)

Tomorrow (3/30):
AAA-Tacoma & AA-Jackson (vs. San Diego)
A-High Desert &A-Clinton (at San Diego)

- JE

The Mariners four affiliates went 3-1 yesterday vs. the Cincinnati Reds affiliates, and are 23-11-2 overall in spring training play. They will take on the Padres affiliates today with Clinton and High Desert playing home games on the Mariners side of the Peoria Sports Complex.

Looking ahead, minor league camp is scheduled to break April 2, with the official opening day for the four affiliates on April 5: Tacoma vs. Salt Lake, Jackson vs. Birmingham, High Desert vs. Lancaster, Clinton vs. Burlington. Official opening day rosters for the four affiliates is tentatively scheduled to be announced when camp breaks on Monday, April 2.

Scheduled starting pitchers are: RH Matt Fox (AAA-Tacoma), LH Danny Hultzen (AA-Jackson), RH George Mieses (A-High Desert), LH Cameron Hobson (A-Clinton).

Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s games vs. the Reds affiliates:

Louisville 10, Tacoma 2

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Forrest Snow (3.0,9,6,6,2,5,HR,2 WP)
RH Josh Kinney (1.0,1,0,0,0,2)
LH Sean Henn (2.0,2,2,1,2,2)
LH Cesar Jimenez (1.0,2,1,1,1,1)
LH Oliver Perez (1.0,1,1,0,0,2,WP)

Hitting Highlights:
1B Johan Limonta (2×4, 2B, RBI)
RF Trayvon Robinson (1×4, 2B, RBI)

Jackson 7, Pensacola 3

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH James Paxton (4.2,6,3,2,0,3)
RH John Taylor (1.1,0,0,0,0,0)
RH Taylor Stanton (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
RH Yoervis Medina (1.0,1,0,0,1,1)
RH Carter Capps (1.0,0,0,0,1,2)

Hitting Highlights:
CF Daniel Carroll (2×3, 2B)
1B Rudy van Heydoom (2×2, HR, RBI)
DH Chih-Hsien Chiang (3×5, 2 2B, 3 RBI)
C Brandon Bantz (2×3, 2B)
2B Eric Campbell (2×4, 2 RBI)

High Desert 6, Bakersfield 5

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Stephen Kohlscheen (4.0,5,3,3,2,1,HR,WP)
LH James Gillheeney (2.0,2,1,1,0,3)
RH Tyler Burgoon (1.0,1,0,0,0,1)
RH Willy Kesler (1.0,1,0,0,0,1)
RH Jonathan Arias (1.0,1,1,1,1,1)

Hitting Highlights:
C Jack Marder (2×3, 2B, RBI, BB)
RF James Jones (1×4, BB)
1B Steven Proscia (3×4, RBI, BB)
3B Mario Martinez (3×5, HR, 2 RBI)

Clinton 7, Dayton 4

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Ambioris Hidalgo (4.0,5,4,4,1,3,HR)
RH Andrew Kittredge (1.0,2,0,0,0,2)
RH Mario De Jesus (1.0,0,0,0,0,0)
LH Kyle Hunter (2.0,0,0,0,0,4)
RH Josh Corrales (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)

Hitting Highlights:
RF Dillon Hazlett (1×5, 2 RBI)
2B Daniel Paolini (2×2, RBI)
LF Reginald Lawson (2×5, RBI)
3B Anthony Phillips (2×3, 3B, 2 RBI)
DH Jamal Austin (1×2, 2B, 2 RBI

Tomorrow (3/29):
AAA-Tacoma & AA-Jackson (vs. Texas in Peoria)
A-High Desert &A-Clinton (at Texas in Surprise)

- JE

The Mariners four affiliates went 2-2 yesterday vs. the Texas Rangers affiliates, and are 20-10-2 overall in spring training play. They will take on the Reds affiliates today with Clinton and High Desert playing home games in Peoria. Today’s starting pitchers include: Tacoma – RH Forrest Snow, Jackson – LH James Paxton, High Desert – RH Stephen Kohlscheen, Clinton – RH Ambioris Hidalgo.

Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s games vs. the Rangers affiliates:

Round Rock 6, Tacoma 3

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Kevin Millwood (5.2,5,3,3,2,7)
RH Aaron Heilman (0.1,0,0,0,0,0)
LH Mauricio Robles (3.0,4,3,3,2,4)

Hitting Highlights:
DH Johan Limonta (3×4, 2B, 2 RBI)
3B Vinnie Catricala (1×4, HR, RBI)

Jackson 6,  Frisco 2

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Brandon Maurer (3.2,3,0,0,1,1)
LH Brian Moran (1.1,1,0,0,0,1, HBP)
RH Steven Hensley (2.0,0,0,0,0,3)
RH Moises Hernandez (1.0,2,2,2,0,0,HBP)
RH Austin Hudson (2.0,3,1,1,0,1, HBP)

Hitting Highlights:
1B Rich Poythres (2×4, 2 2B, RBI)
RF Kalian Sams (1×2, HR, RBI)
DH Brandon Bantz (1×3, HR, RBI

Myrtle Beach 7, High Desert 1

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH Anthony Fernandez (3.2,4,2,2,1,4,HR,HBP)
RH Jessie Nava (1.0,5,5,5,0,1,HBP)
RH David Holman (1.1,1,1,1,2,0)
LH Jeremy Dobbs (2.0,0,0,0,1,3)
RH Brandon Plotz (1.0,1,1,0,0,1)

Hitting Highlights:
SS Brad Miller (2×3, BB)
3B Mario Martinez (2×3, 2B)

Clinton 7, Hickory 6
Clinton earned the come-from-behind win scoring all  runs over the last three innings, including a go-ahead 2-out, 2-run double in the top of the 9th inning by catcher Michael Dowd.

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Trevor Miller (3.0,3,1,1,0,2)
RH Victor Sanchez (2.0,1,3,1,3,0,WP, HBP)
RH Tim Griffin (2.0,2,2,1,1,4)
LH Ryan Kiel (1.0,0,0,0,0,3)
RH Wes Alsup (1.0,0,0,0,1,3)

Hitting Highlights:
1B Jharmidy De Jesus (2×3, 2B, BB)
2B Dillon Hazlett (2×2, RBI)
C Michael Dowd (1×1, 2B, 2 RBI)
3B Ramon Morla (1×4, 2B)

- JE

Yesterday was a pretty quiet day in Mariners minor league camp with some Intrasquad games. We don’t have any highlights to pass along, but we’ll get back to reporting all the details in tomorrow’s blog post (for today’s games). The Mariners minor leaguers will take on the Rangers affiliates today starting at 1 p.m. Tacoma and Jackson will play in Peoria, while Clinton and High Desert will travel to Surprise.

RHP Kevin Millwood started on the mound in the AAA game and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 5.2 innings. He struck out 7, walked 2 and threw 84 pitches/53 strikes. He is next scheduled to throw in the Mariners Cactus League game March 31 vs. San Diego.

Since we have a bit of time, and just for fun, here are today’s starting lineups:

Tacoma (Field #3):
Ford, cf
Limonta, dh
Catricala, 3b
Dunigan, lf
Wilson, rf
Jimenez, 1b
Savastano, 2b
Henriquez, c
Brito, ss
—–
Millwood, p

Jackson (Field #6):
Carroll, cf
Franklin, ss
F. Martinez, 3b
Chiang, lf
Sams, rf
Coleman, c
Poythress, 1b
Campbell, 2b
Bantz, dh
—–
Mauer, p

High Desert (in Surprise):
Miller, ss
Jones, rf
Hicks, c
Wiswall, 1b
Romero, dh
McGee, lf
Yepez, lf
M. Martinez, 3b
C. Ramirez, 2b
—–
Fernandez, p

Clinton (in Surprise):
Austin, cf
Castillo, lf
De Jesus, 1b
Blash, dh
Morla, 3b
Paolini, 2b
Baron, c
Brady, ss
Burgess, rf
Agudelo, dh
—–
Miller, p

- JE

While the Major League squad is a half a world away, and 16 hours ahead, in Japan preparing for the season opener vs. the A’s, Mariners minor league camp is in full swing back in Peoria. The Mariners four affiliates will have a camp day today playing Intrasquad games in Peoria. Starting pitchers are scheduled to be RH Jeff Marquez (AAA), RH Brandon Maurer (AA), RH Carson Smith (A-High Desert) and RH Stephen Landazuri (A-Clinton).

The Mariners minor league teams went 3-0-1 yesterday vs. San Diego, and are 18-8-2 overall in spring training play. Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s games vs. the Padres affiliates:

Tacoma 6, Tucson Padres 6

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Matt Fox (3.0,3,2,2,2,2)
LH Anthony Vasquez (4.0,9,4,2,1,3,HBP)
LH Sean Henn (2.0,0,0,0,1,3)

Hitting Highlights:
Joe Dunigan (2×3, BB)
Luis Jimenez (2×4, 2B, RBI)
Scott Savastano (2×4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI)

Jackson 9, Mobile 0

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH Steve Garrison (4.0,0,0,0,1,4,HBP)
RH Yoervis Medina (2.0,1,0,0,1,1)
RH Taylor Stanton (0.0,1,0,0,0,0 – left with bicep contusion)
RH Carter Capps (1.0,0,0,0,1,0)
RH Aaron Heilman (1.0,1,0,0,0,1)

Hitting Highlights:
3B Francisco Martinez (3×5, 3B, RBI)
C Jesus Sucre (2×2)
2B Shaver Hansen (1×4, 2B, RBI)
1B Eric Campbell (1×3, HR, RBI, BB)

High Desert 7, Lake Elsinore 6

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Jandy Sena (4.0,7,4,4,1,2)
RH Willy Kesler (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
LH Ryan Kiel (1.0,0,0,0,0,0)
RH Tyler Burgoon (2.0,3,1,1,0,1)
RH John Taylor (1.0,1,0,0,1,0)

Hitting Highlights:
3B Jorge Agudelo (2×2)
SS Bryan Brito (3×5, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI)
DH Kevin Rivers (2×2, HR, 2 RBI)

Clinton 10, Fort Wayne 6

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH Jordan Shipers (3.0,6,2,2,4,3)
RH Brett Shankin (1.2,3,3,3,0,2,HBP)
RH Mario De Jesus (1.1,2,1,1,0,3)
RH Ben Cornwell (2.0,3,0,0,0,3)
RH Angel Raga (1.0,0,0,0,0,0)

Hitting Highlights:
DH Jabari Blash (2×3, 2 BB, RBI)
LF Dillon Hazlett (2×4, 2B, RBI)
2B Jean Acevedo (2×3, 2B, 2 BB)
1B Ramon Morla (1×3, 2 BB, RBI)

Francisco Martinez has been swinging a hot bat in the Mariners minor league games (Getty Images)

- JE

While the Major League squad is a half a world away, and 16 hours ahead, in Japan preparing for their first exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers, Mariners minor league camp is in full swing back in Peoria. The Mariners four affiliates will play the Padres today, with the AAA and AA squads at home. Starting pitchers are scheduled to be RH Matt Fox (AAA), LH Steve Garrison (AA), RH Jandy Sena (A-High Desert) and LH Jordan Shipers (A-Clinton).

The Mariners minor league teams were a perfect 4-0 yesterday vs. Kansas City, and are 15-8-1 overall in spring training play. Here is a brief recap of yesterday’s games vs. the Royals affiliates:

Tacoma 9, Omaha 0

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Jarrett Grube (4.0,3,0,0,0,1)
RH Moises Hernandez (2.0,3,0,0,0,0)
LH Bobby LaFromboise (1.0,0,0,0,0,0)
RH Josh Kinney (1.0,1,0,0,0,2)
RH Steven Hensley (1.0,0,0,0,0,2)

Hitting Highlights:
3B Vinnie Catricala (3×3, 2 2B, HR, 3 RBI)
CF Trayvon Robinson (2×3, 3B)
LF Joe Dunigan (2×5, HR, 3 RBI)

Jackson 8, NW Arkansas 2

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH Andrew Carraway (4.0,5,0,0,1,2)
LH Roenis Elias (4.0,5,2,2,1,2)
LH Brian Moran (1.0,2,0,0,0,2)

Hitting Highlights:
CF Denny Almonte (2×3, 3B, RBI)
3B Francisco Martinez (2×5, 2B, 2 RBI)
C Trevor Coleman (1×1, HR, 2 RBI, BB)
DH Brandon Bantz (3×4)

High Desert 5, Wilmington 1

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
RH George Mieses (3.0,5,1,1,0,1)
RH Josh Corrales (2.0,2,0,0,1,2)
RH Wes Alsup (2.0,1,0,0,0,3)
RH Austin Hudson (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
LH Kyle Hunter (1.0,1,0,0,0,0)

Hitting Highlights:
RF James Jones (2×4, 3B, 2 RBI)
2B Stefen Romero (2×4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI)

Clinton 5, Kane County 2

Pitching Lines (IP, H, R, ER, BB, SO):
LH Cameron Hobson (3.0,2,1,1,0,2,HR)
RH Tim Griffin (2.0,2,1,1,0,1)
LH Jeremy Dobbs (1.0,0,0,0,0,1)
RH Brandon Plotz (2.0,0,0,0,0,2)
RH Alex Sunderland (1.0,1,0,0,0,1)

Hitting Highlights:
SS Anthony Phillips (2×3, 2B, RBI)
3B Ramon Morla (1×3, 2B, RBI, BB)
DH Jabari Blash (2×3, 3B, RBI, BB)

Vinnie Catricala went 3-for-3 with 2 doubles and a home run in minor league play yesterday vs. the Royals.

- JE