Last night the Mariners ended their four-game skid, and today they can get back on track with another victory over the Rangers, bringing a series victory as well. The Mariners have won one series so far this season, sweeping the Astros in 4 games at T-Mobile, but considering the state of that team, it’s not as impressive a feat as one might imagine. That very series victory is sandwiched between two long losing streaks, a 5-game losing streak leading up to the series and a 4-game losing streak following
that, which they ended last night. Needless to say, the Mariners are not exactly sitting pretty at the moment. Today offers the chance to win their second series of the season and hopefully right the ship and find some more victories for the rest of April.
Bryan Woo will take the mound tonight against MacKenzie Gore. Gore was acquired by the Rangers over the winter to boost a much-depleted pitching staff, a common theme for AL West teams this season. Gore hasn’t given up more than 3 runs in any of his 5 starts so far this season and has only given up two home runs all season long. Gore walked 6 in his most recent start, so it’s not like he’s been inhuman to start the season. If the Mariners can show patience and discipline at the plate and put the pressure of baserunners on Gore, they may be able to get to him in ways few have so far this season. So far this season, the Mariners are 6th in MLB in walk rate, so if they can just keep doing what they’ve been doing, I like their chances. On the other end, the Mariners are sending Bryan Woo to the mound for his 5th start of the season and remain in search of his first win. While Woo has certainly been good, the Mariners have failed to launch on the offensive side of the ball in the games Woo has been starting. Despite being stingy about runs and baserunners, Woo only has three no-decisions and two losses to show for his efforts. Hopefully, today will be the day that Woo can get back to winning ways, much like the Mariners themselves.
Game Information
First Pitch: 1:10 pm
Radio: Seattle Sports (710 AM) and Mariners.com
TV: Mariners TV
Lineups
Today In Mariners History
- 2012 – Félix Hernández struck out 12 in 8.0 shutout innings, but the Mariners lost 2-1 when Cleveland scored a pair of runs off closer Brandon League in the top of the 9th inning.
- 2018 – The Mariners turned the 12th triple play in club history, a 5-4-3 affair in the 4th inning of a 2-9 loss to the Astros.
