Nathan Karns (5-2, 4.23 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (33-26) meet Josh Tomlin (8-1, 3.54 ERA) and the Cleveland Indians (32-26) in the last of a four-game series at Safeco Field. The Mariners won the last game 5-0, and Seattle leads the series 2-1. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jun. 9 and will air on STOh and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Karns pitched 4.0 innings, allowing seven runs, striking out five and walking five in a 10-4 loss to the Rangers. Robinson Cano (.292, 44 Rs, 16 HRs, 48 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4. The Indians were victorious over the Royals 7-1 the last time Tomlin pitched. He went 6.1 innings, giving up one run, striking out four and walking one. Mike Napoli (.234, 38 Rs, 14 HRs, 42 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
Cleveland has won 52% (14-13) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Seattle has won 59% (16-11) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Indians didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Mariners have a 5-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 5-19. The Indians have a 5-16 record when opponents outhit them.
Cleveland ranks in the top half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 67 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 86.
Seattle and Cleveland both rank in the top half of the league in walks. Seattle sits at 12th with 191 this season and Cleveland ranks 14th with 189.
The Mariners are 29-17 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Indians are 20-18 when they hit at least one homer.
