The Seattle Mariners are set to face the Texas Rangers in a crucial matchup on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. This game is pivotal for the Mariners, who are looking to end a four-game losing streak. Currently, Seattle holds a record of 4-8, placing them fourth in the American League West. In contrast, the Rangers are leading the division with a record of 6-5.
Matchup Overview
The game will start at 2:35 p.m. EDT, featuring Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo and Rangers pitcher MacKenzie Gore on the mound. Woo is seeking his first win of the season and currently boasts an impressive 1.38 ERA and a 0.54 WHIP, with 15 strikeouts to his name. Gore’s record stands at 1-0, with a 3.97 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
Team Performance
- Mariners: 4-8 overall, 1-4 on the road, with a team ERA of 2.74.
- Rangers: 6-5 overall, 2-3 at home, ranked third in the AL with a total of 11 home runs.
This match marks the third encounter between these two teams this season. The Mariners aim to improve their .198 batting average recorded over the last 10 games.
Player Highlights
- Jake Burger (Rangers): 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBIs.
- Corey Seager (Rangers): 8 hits in the last 36 at-bats, with 3 home runs in the past 10 games.
- Cole Young (Mariners): 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs.
- Brendan Donovan (Mariners): 12 hits over the last 35 at-bats, including 2 doubles and 3 home runs.
Injury Report
- Rangers:
- Carter Baumler: 15-Day IL (ribs)
- Cody Freeman: 10-Day IL (back)
- Cody Bradford: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Mariners:
- Carlos Vargas: 15-Day IL (lat)
- Miles Mastrobuoni: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Bryce Miller: 15-Day IL (oblique)
- Logan Evans: 60-Day IL (arm)
The Mariners will look to Ryan Woo to lead them to victory, while the Rangers aim to leverage their recent success. This matchup is critical for Seattle to turn around their fortunes this season.
