Ariel Miranda (2-1, 5.76 ERA) and A.J. Griffin (7-3, 4.41 ERA) are on the hill in the third of a four-game series between the Seattle Mariners (70-68) and the Texas Rangers (83-56) at Safeco Field. The Rangers won the last game 10-7, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sep. 7 and can be seen on FSSW, RTNW and ESPN.
Miranda pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs, striking out five and walking three in an 11-8 win over the Angels. Nelson Cruz (.283, 82 Rs, 35 HRs, 84 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 5 with two runs and one RBI. Griffin went 5.2 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out five and walking three in a 10-8 win over the Astros in his last outing. Rougned Odor (.284, 84 Rs, 30 HRs, 81 RBIs, 12 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Rangers, going 2 for 6 yesterday with one run.
Notes
For the 16th time this season, the Rangers registered at least two errors in a game.
The Mariners managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Rangers who are coming in with a 12-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 15-49. The Rangers have a 20-42 record when opponents outhit them.
Texas ranks in the top 10 of the league at sixth when it comes to home runs, hitting 187 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five with 188.
Ranking 27th, Texas is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 377 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half with 431.
The Mariners are 58-43 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Rangers are 69-38 when they hit at least one homer.
