In the third of a four-game series between the Seattle Mariners (32-26) and the Cleveland Indians (32-25) at Safeco Field, Taijuan Walker (2-6, 3.94 ERA) and Carlos Carrasco (2-0, 3.00 ERA) take the mound. The Mariners won the last game 7-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 8 and will air on STOh and RTNW.
In his last start, Walker pitched 5.0 innings, giving up six runs, striking out two and walking four in a 7-3 loss to the Rangers. Nelson Cruz (.294, 34 Rs, 15 HRs, 43 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 3 with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs. The Indians were victorious over the Royals 5-4 the last time Carrasco pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out two and walking one. Mike Napoli (.234, 38 Rs, 14 HRs, 42 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
The Mariners are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Indians have a 9-12 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 5-19. The Indians have a 5-15 record when opponents outhit them.
Cleveland ranks in the top half of the league at 14th when it comes to home runs, hitting 67 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 84.
Both Seattle and Cleveland are tied at 11th in walks with a total of 189 this season.
The Mariners are 28-17 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Indians are 20-18 when they hit at least one homer.
