In the second of a three-game series between the Seattle Mariners (34-27) and the Texas Rangers (37-24) at Safeco Field, James Paxton (0-2, 3.72 ERA) and Colby Lewis (5-0, 3.20 ERA) get the ball. The Mariners won the last game 7-5, and Seattle leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jun. 11 and will air on FSSW and RTNW.
In his most recent outing, Paxton pitched 6.0 innings, allowing three, striking out 10 and walking one in a 3-1 loss to the Indians. Nelson Cruz (.287, 36 Rs, 15 HRs, 43 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with two runs. The Rangers were victorious over the Astros 6-5 the last time Lewis pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing four runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking two. Nomar Mazara (.324, 27 Rs, 10 HRs, 28 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well for the Rangers, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
For the sixth time this season, the Rangers registered at least two errors in a game.
The Mariners are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Rangers have a 14-8 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 6-19. The Rangers have a 10-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Seattle ranks at the top of the league when it comes to home runs this season with 92. Texas ranks in the top half at 13th with 69.
Ranking 25th, Texas is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 153 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half at 13th with 195.
The Mariners are 30-18 when they hit at least one home run. The Rangers perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 29-14 record.
