J.P. Crawford, run producer? Stay tuned, the Mariners say.
Crawford crushed his first homer of 2021 in Seattle’s 5-4 win over Texas on Friday while batting in the No. 5 hole for the first time in his career as part of manager Scott Servais’ attempt to ignite what has been a scuffling lineup. That tactic played out in the Mariners’ favor when Crawford turned on a 1-1, middle-in changeup from Mike Foltynewicz in the fourth inning with Ty France, who was hitting cleanup, on second base.
The fifth-year shortstop won’t remain in the heart of the order long term, and his game is not predicated on power. He ranks among the lowest tier of all big league hitters in every power contact metric but that’s perfectly fine with Mariners management because the rest of Crawford’s contact-driven, disciplined offensive profile has been strong.
VISIONS for the Blind celebrates the holidays and honors 8 for their work with visually impaired
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Individuals who are benefiting from the services VISIONS, a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement individualized programs to assist people who are blind and visually impaired of all ages to lead independent and active lives. (Courtesy/VISIONSvcb.org)
It was an evening of entertainment and exceptional acceptance speeches where honorees conveyed their personal connection to VISIONS Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
“Holiday Voices for VISIONS,” a virtual awards ceremony, went off perfectly Tuesday evening.