The Seattle Mariners are set to face the Los Angeles Angels in Game 2 of their series. This matchup takes place in Anaheim, California, on Saturday at 9:38 p.m. EDT. The Mariners currently hold a 1-0 series lead following their win against the Angels in Game 1.
Team Performance Overview
The Mariners ended last season with an impressive record of 90-72 and a 39-42 mark in away games. They averaged 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings, allowing 4.3 runs per game. In contrast, the Angels struggled last season with a 72-90 overall record, posting a 39-42 home record. They averaged 7.5 hits per game and finished the season with a batting average of .225 and a slugging percentage of .397.
Pitching Matchup
The Mariners will feature Emerson Hancock, who has a perfect 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.17 WHIP, accumulating nine strikeouts this season. The Angels will counter with Jack Kochanowicz, who is currently 0-0 but has an ERA of 11.25 and a WHIP of 2.25, along with three strikeouts.
Injury Updates
Both teams are dealing with injuries that could impact their performance:
- Los Angeles Angels:
- Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (knee)
- Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Vaughn Grissom: 10-Day IL (hand)
- Grayson Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (arm)
- Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)
- Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (finger)
- Seattle Mariners:
- Brendan Donovan: day-to-day (leg)
- Carlos Vargas: 15-Day IL (lat)
- Miles Mastrobuoni: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Bryce Miller: 15-Day IL (oblique)
- Logan Evans: 60-Day IL (arm)
This game promises to be crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their early-season standings. Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup as the Mariners take on the Angels in Game 2.
