Wade Miley (6-2, 5.27 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (34-28) go up against Cole Hamels (5-1, 3.32 ERA) and the Texas Rangers (38-24) in the last of a three-game division series at Safeco Field. The Rangers won the last game 2-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 12 and will air on FSSW and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Miley pitched 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out three and walking two in a 7-1 victory over the Indians. Nelson Cruz (.289, 36 Rs, 15 HRs, 43 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 5. The Rangers were also victorious the last time Hamels pitched. He pitched well, going 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking four in a 4-3 victory over the Astros. Nomar Mazara (.322, 27 Rs, 10 HRs, 28 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
The Rangers won their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Mariners are 10-10. The Rangers are 13-4 in close games this season.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Mariners are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Rangers have a 10-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 6-20. The Rangers have a 10-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Texas ranks in the top half of the league at 14th when it comes to home runs, hitting 71 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 93.
Ranking 25th, Texas is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 158 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half at 14th with 196.
When the Mariners hit at least one home run, they are 30-19, well-matched with the Rangers who are 30-14 when hitting one or more homers.
