In the first of a three-game series between the Seattle Mariners (33-27) and the Texas Rangers (37-23) at Safeco Field, Hisashi Iwakuma (4-5, 4.13 ERA) and Derek Holland (5-4, 4.53 ERA) get the start. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 10 and will air on FSSW and RTNW.
In his last start, Iwakuma pitched 7.0 innings, allowing three, striking out seven and walking one in a 3-2 loss to the Rangers. Robinson Cano (.298, 46 Rs, 18 HRs, 50 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 5 with two runs, two home runs, and two RBIs. The Rangers were victorious the last time Holland pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 3-2 victory over the Mariners. Nomar Mazara (.320, 27 Rs, 10 HRs, 28 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
Seattle has won 59% (16-11) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Texas has won 64% (18-10) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Rangers managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Mariners who are heading in with a 9-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Mariners are 27-6. The Rangers have a 24-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking seventh in runs, Texas has earned 286 this season. Seattle ranks fourth with 303 runs.
Ranking 12th, Texas is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.745). Seattle ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .777.
The Rangers are 23-21 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Mariners are 21-21 when they allow at least one homer.
