It took four months but Will “Slappy” Smith has formally apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Academy Awards in March. Nineteen years later, Smith still hasn’t apologized for “Bad Boys II.” … Up next, Carlos Beltran apologizes for not swinging in Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS.

The slap is history, and so is the Mariners’ 14-game winning streak. However, Seattle became a player in the AL postseason chase. The Mariners begin a three-game set at Yankee Stadium, and Marco Gonzales (6-10, 3.66 ERA) starts Monday. Gonzo limited the Rangers to four hits over seven strong innings to get the ‘W’ in his last start. Domingo German (0-1, 8.22) has made two starts for the Yanks since being reactivated. The line reads: seven runs, 11 hits, 7 ²/₃ innings. German will find his form. Hoping it’s not today. 10 units on the Mariners.

Dominant pitching. Carlos Rodon had 10 strikeouts, the Giant pen added three more, and they shut out the Schlubs, 4-0. Winner. Up +2,023 marichals.