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morning! The Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak last night with their 6-4 win over the Texas Rangers. A three-run home run by Dominic Canzone ignited the offense in the seventh inning and powered the team to an important win on the road.
George Kirby gets the start this afternoon against Rangers RHP Kumar Rocker at 11:35 AM.
In Mariners news…
- Brendan Donovan is inching closer to a return to the starting lineup, with an evaluation scheduled for today with the club’s medical staff to determine next steps.
- Reliever Alex Hoppe has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, and reliever Nick Davila has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.
Around the league…
- Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers has been placed on the 10-day IL with a torn meniscus and could miss the remainder of the season.
- New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain.
- Cincinnati Reds infielder Spencer Steer left the team’s game early yesterday with right wrist pain.
- Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski set a new franchise record with seven straight strikeouts to open a game.
- The Chicago White Sox have acquired RHP Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league RHP Felix Doroteo.
- Former Mariner Jarred Kelenic has been released by the Texas Rangers amid continued big league struggles.
