Kikuchi scheduled to start as Seattle hosts Houston
The Astros will start Jake Odorizzi on Wednesday and the Mariners are expected to counter with Yusei KikuchiJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRIS FLEXEN #77 - PITCHER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
3-15 W-L •
1.52 WHIP •
4.95 ERA
3-15 W-L
1.52 WHIP
4.95 ERA
Snaps successful-start streak Flexen (9-5) lost Tuesday's game 8-6 at the hands of the Astros, allowing seven runs on nine hits with three strikeouts in four innings.
Impact Flexen surrendered a Yordan Alvarez three-run homer in the first, then allowed four more runs on five hits in the fourth to snap his streak of starts with three runs or fewer permitted at eight. It's the 27-year-old righty's second straight loss and he sports a solid though 3.81 ERA though he has a mediocre 1.25 WHIP and low 5.7 K/9.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Toro HR hours after trading sides, but Astros beat Mariners
Abraham Toro homered for Seattle against the team that traded him across the diamond during batting practice, but the Houston Astros held off a ninth-inning rally to beat the Marin...JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flexen scheduled to start for Seattle against Houston
The Mariners are expected to send Chris Flexen to the mound Tuesday and the Astros will give Lance McCullers Jr. the startJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros
Dylan Moore hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 11-8 comeback win against the Houston AstrosJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss against A's Flexen (9-4) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Athletics after allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while fanning one across 5.1 innings.
Impact Flexen ended just two outs away from recording another quality start and while he delivered a decent outing in this one, he was outdueled by Sean Manaea. The right-handed Flexen has given up two or fewer runs in each of his last four outings and owns an excellent 1.42 ERA across 25.1 innings this month. His next start is scheduled for next week at home against the Astros.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kikuchi expected to start as Seattle hosts Oakland
The Mariners will roll out Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Friday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the startJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners don't give Chris Flexen much help as key homestand begins with loss to A's SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners’ Chris Flexen and the Oakland Athletics’ Sean Manaea were locked in a good pitchers’ duel and it became clear...
JULY 23, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Mariners don't give Chris Flexen much help as key homestand begins with loss to A's SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners’ Chris Flexen and the Oakland Athletics’ Sean Manaea were locked in a good pitchers’ duel and it became clear...
JULY 23, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sean Manaea fans career-best 13, Oakland tops Seattle 4-1
Sean Manaea struck out a career-high 13 in seven strong innings, Ramón Laureano drove in a pair of runs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners in the opener of a 10-g...JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flexen expected to start for the Mariners against the Athletics
The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Thursday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Chris FlexenJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Thursday versus A's Flexen is listed as the Mariners' probable starter for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Impact The right-hander originally lined up to start Wednesday, but Seattle instead utilized an opener while Darren McCaughan served as the primary pitcher. Flexen has a 1.77 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB in 45.2 innings over his past seven starts and will attempt to continue his strong run Thursday against Oakland.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gomber back from injured list, pitches Rockies past Mariners
Austin Gomber pitched effectively for six innings in his return from the injured list, Dom Nunez hit a three-run double in a five-run first inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the...JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to follow opener Flexen is expected to follow opener Keynan Middleton against the Rockies on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Flexen lined up to start Wednesday's contest, but the Mariners will instead go with an opener. Flexen has pitched well over his past seven starts -- lasting at least five frames and allowing no more than three earned runs -- with a 1.77 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 32:9 K:BB across 45.2 innings.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dominates Angels again Flexen (9-3) allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out two across seven innings to earn the win over the Angels on Friday.
Impact Flexen's only damage was a second-inning solo home run off the bat of Max Stassi. Other than that, it was another great performance against the Halos. Over his last six starts, Flexen is 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. He has lowered his season ERA to 3.35 and his nine wins have him tied for third-most in the American League. The only downfall right now is his low 5.9 K/9.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kikuchi scheduled to start for Mariners at Angels
The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Saturday and the Angels are expected to counter with Alex CobbJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Haniger has 3 hits, Mariners hold off Angels 6-5
Mitch Haniger had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Chris Flexen continued his mastery of the Angels as the Seattle Mariners held off Los Angeles 6-5JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bats back Flexen's strong start in win ANAHEIM -- If Chris Flexen keeps flexin’, maybe the Mariners’ rotation depth leading up to the July 30 Trade Deadline won’t be as taxed as i...
JULY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM
Heaney scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Seattle
The Angels are expected to send Andrew Heaney to the mound Friday and the Mariners plan to give Chris Flexen the startJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Holds Halos scoreless Flexen (8-3) tossed seven scoreless innings against the Angels on Saturday, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out six to earn the win.
Impact Both Flexen and opposing starter Patrick Sandoval notched quality starts in the contest, but Flexen came out on top in the low-scoring affair. The right-hander dominated despite registering only seven swinging strikes and a quiet six punchouts. Flexen has shown this season that it is still possible to get by as a major-league starter without racking up strikeouts -- his 6.1 K/9 ranks in the bottom 10th percentile among pitchers who have tossed at least 50 innings, but that hasn't stopped him from posting a strong 8-3 record, 3.51 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. Over his past four contests, Flexen has been even better, registering a 1.38 ERA across 32.2 frames.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Angels to visit the Seattle Mariners
The Angels will start Jose Suarez on Sunday while the Mariners have yet to announce who will get the startJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flexen (7 IP, 6 K's) silences Ohtani, Halos SEATTLE -- Chris Flexen has emerged as not only the most reliable starter in the Mariners’ rotation. He might have a case for that designati...
JULY 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Flexen flexes again at home, Mariners beat Angels 2-0
Chris Flexen pitched three-hit ball for seven innings in another home win, Luis Torrens added an RBI triple and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-0JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flexen expected to start for Seattle against Los Angeles
The Mariners will roll out Chris Flexen to the mound Saturday and the Angels will give Patrick Sandoval the startJULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani hits 33rd, but Haniger's slam lifts M's past Angels
Shohei Ohtani became the sixth player to reach the upper deck of T-Mobile Park with a majestic blast for his 33rd homer, but Mitch Haniger’s two-out grand slam in the eighth inning...JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
