Mariners Game #146 Preview: 9/11/24, SDP at SEA

The Mariners and Padres will play one more game before Seattle returns to divisional play. They host the Rangers for a four-game AL West duel that will see Kumar Rocker make his debut, along with Texas' high-priced pitcher additions Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. It's a tough road, and that's true tonight, when the Mariners have to deal with some of the compensation from the Juan Soto trade, tough right-hander Michael King.

King had nine strikeouts in six innings in the last game against the Mariners, in which the Mariners gave up two runs and won thanks to one of Bryce Miller's best performances of the season. Tonight, Bryan Woo will look to hold down the fort while the offense will look to improve on its two-run, thirteen-strikeout performance.

Lineups:

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News:

In case you missed yesterday's update, the Mariners made some changes to their roster, placing Yimi García (right elbow inflammation) on the 60-day IL. They also placed Luis Castillo, who has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, on the 15-day IL. C Seby Zavala was recalled in a related change. The Mariners still need to make one more change to get Castillo's replacement for this Sunday, likely Emerson Hancock.

The Padres also made some moves, bringing in a couple of relief pitchers and putting former Ranger Martin Pérez on the paternity list. Remember when Luis Campusano was supposedly a better catcher than Cal Raleigh? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

Information about tonight’s game:

Playing time: 6:40 PT

TV: ROOT Sports NW, with Dave Sims and Mike Blowers

Radio: Seattle Sports 710 AM with Rick Rizzs and Aaron Goldsmith

Referee team: David Arrieta (HP), Mike Estabrook (1B), Tripp Gibson (2B), Laz Diaz (3B)

Today in Mariners history:

• 1989: John Dopson pitches a complete game for the Red Sox, allowing only two runs. But Brian Holman of the Mariners is even better: he allows only one run in the first inning and no more. Michael Jackson and Mike Schooler secure the hold and save.
• 1994: The Mariners score six of their seven runs in the final three innings after Randy Johnson goes seven scoreless innings and the Mariners defeat the Brewers 7-3.
• 2012: The Mariners beat the Blue Jays 4-3, scoring 14 hits. Tom Wilhelmsen makes his 25th save.
• 2022: Eugenio Suárez prevails and the Mariners take a thrilling 8-7 win over Atlanta: