The Seattle Mariners are nearing the end of their 10-game road trip, having recorded a mixed performance so far. They lost a three-game series to the Detroit Tigers and split a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles, resulting in a 3-4 record after seven games.
Upcoming Series: Seattle Mariners vs. Washington Nationals
The Mariners have a chance to finish their road trip on a positive note against the Washington Nationals. A series win or a sweep could help them achieve a .500 record or better. The three-game series will kick off on Friday at 3:45 p.m. PT at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Probable Pitchers for the Series
Here are the anticipated matchups for the starting pitchers during the Seattle Mariners vs. Washington Nationals series:
- Game 1: Bryce Miller (Seattle) vs. Zack Littell (Washington)
- Game 2: Luis Castillo (Seattle) vs. Cade Cavalli (Washington)
- Game 3: Emerson Hancock (Seattle) vs. Miles Mikolas (Washington)
Pitcher Performances
Bryce Miller is set to make the start for Seattle in the opening game. He recently achieved his first quality start and third shutout in five outings, striking out nine while allowing just one hit over six innings against the Tigers.
Zack Littell will take the mound for Washington, coming off a strong performance where he allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out four in five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
In the second matchup, Luis Castillo will look to build on his last outing where he struck out five and allowed only one earned run on two hits against Detroit.
Cade Cavalli aims for redemption after a difficult start against the Diamondbacks, where he gave up four earned runs on seven hits.
Emerson Hancock has been impressing with a consistent season. In his last start against the Orioles, he allowed one earned run while striking out three.
As for the Nationals, Miles Mikolas has recently been utilized as a bulk-inning reliever. He put forth one of his most efficient performances against the San Francisco Giants, allowing just three hits in 4.2 innings.
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