SEATTLE — Anytime Nelson Cruz sees something awkward from a pitcher in his delivery, his default is to start screaming that it’s a balk, even if it’s not. For a change, Cruz was exactly right. He pointed and yelled at Los Angeles’ Dylan Floro, who was called for a balk with one out in the 10th inning that scored Cameron Maybin and gave the Seattle Mariners a 5-4 win over the Dodgers on Saturday night. “He screams balk every opportunity he can, and tonight he finally got one,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said.
Mariners Knock Off Dodgers With A Balk
TIM BOOTH, The Associated Press, The Columbian
Sat, 08/18/2018 - 11:30pm
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