The Zone

The Zone 5/18/17

Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell died overnight at age 52 and we open the show with a tribute. Mariner pitcher Christian Bergman looked great Wednesday night… and we’re doing mariner Haiku for tickets to Jay Buhner night. Mariner rookie Boog Powell joins us to talk about his first week in the big leagues. Big Dumb Game. The Meridian and Lynden High School baseball teams are off to the regional round of the state playoffs Saturday and we talk to Trojan Coach Steve Slesk and Lion Coach Cory White. Sporting news and we pick a winner for Mariner Haiku.

Podcasts

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