Mariners News

The Mariners are looking to even up their series against the Red Fox at Fenway tonight. Seattle’s coming off an 8-3 loss to Boston in yesterday’s series opener. Jorge Polanco hit a solo shot in the first inning to give the M’s an early lead, but Boston took the lead in the third and never looked back. JP Crawford hit a 2-run single in the sixth for the Mariners’ final scores of the game. Bryce Miller gave up four runs through four and two-thirds innings to fall to 1-3 on the season.

Emerson Hancock will try to get their pitching back on track today with Seattle’s streak of four-straight series wins on the line. Coverage begins at 2:30 and first pitch is at 3:45 on KPUG.

Seahawks News

The NFL Draft is less than 24 hours away. The Seahawks will have its hands full with 10 picks, including five in the top hundred. They own the 18th overall pick in the first round tomorrow and will have plenty of action on Day Two, with two picks in each of the second and third rounds. Offensive line will likely be a focus for the team after giving up the third-most sacks in the league last season. Coverage for the first round in Green Bay kicks off at 4:00 tomorrow on KPUG.

WWU Vikings News

Western Washington University earned a pair of runner-up finishes at the GNAC Golf Championships yesterday. Western’s men’s golf team made a charge up the leaderboard midway through the final round, but fell just short of repeating as conference champions. They were led by sophomore Nick Ennis, who tied for second individually. Meanwhile, the women’s team fired its lowest round of the season to secure second place as well. Both teams will now wait for the NCAA D-II Championships selection show in the coming days to see if they’ll book a spot in the regional tournament.

Around the County

Dust off your overalls and hitch your horses, it’s almost time for Whatcom County’s premier farming competition. The 83rd International Plowing Match is returning to Lynden on Saturday, May 17. The event will take place from 11 am to 3 pm at Berthusen Park. The divisions include adult, ladies, and youth walking plow and riding plow. There will also be a Hall of Fame Presentation and Awards Ceremony after the match. Admission and parking are both free for the annual event.