Mariners Game: SEA Faces TEX Tonight in Crucial Matchup
Mariners Gear Up for Game Against Rangers
After last night’s deflating 5-4 loss to open this four-game set against the Rangers, the Mariners game will look to get back on track tonight, though they’ll have to do it without Luis Castillo. For the fourth straight game, the Mariners are running out the same lineup. I wonder when the last time that happened was?
Pitching Dynamics
Emerson Hancock will take the ball in La Piedra’s stead, making his tenth start of the season in a perfectly cromulent sixth starter role. He did go 6.2 innings in his last start in Tacoma on the 6th, so Dan Wilson is likely hoping he can make it through at least five frames tonight, six if we’re feeling lucky.
Rangers Rotation
As for the Rangers, Jacob deGrom will be making his long-awaited season debut. The transcendent righty put up a 1.54 FIP over six starts last year - a good reminder that while the injuries have piled up for him over the last few seasons, he is still as good as it gets on the mound when he’s healthy and available. The Mariners will undoubtedly have their work cut out for them tonight.
Game Details
- First Pitch: 7:10 PM PDT
- Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW, 710 AM Seattle Sports, MLB Network for out-of-market viewers
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