Final score: Orioles 3, Mariners 1

Here are ten takeaways from today, before I shelve this game and start looking ahead to the Mariners’ next win:

10 batters retired by Chris Tillman before he walked his first baserunner, Michael Saunders.

9 outs made by Munenori Kawasaki, who is still filling in for Brendan Ryan.

8 innings pitched by Jason Vargas, who finished off his second complete game this season, and his first complete loss.

7 hits by the Mariners. Also, 7 strikeouts.

6 runners stranded in scoring position.

5 more games left to play against Baltimore. Thankfully, only 2 remain on this road trip.

4 of the last 5 games have not seen a run scored by the Mariners in the 1st inning.

3 hits in the 9th. Also, 3 runners left on base. So we’re back to the failed rally, are we?

2 strikeouts by Vargas, his lowest strikeout count since June 20, 2012.

1 run, an RBI single by Mune to score the only extra-base hitter tonight: Eric Thames.

Next game: @ Orioles | August 7 | 4:05pm