The Texas Rangers are in Seattle this weekend to face the Mariners in their first meeting with the AL West leaders this season.
finally get their first shot at the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners when the two teams square off at T-Mobile Park starting on Friday.
It’s a huge series for the Rangers, who remain under .500 but well within striking distance of both the AL West lead and the final AL Wild Card spot. But the Rangers haven’t been able to take a shot at the Mariners until now.when they pushed back pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to give the rookie pitcher a few extra days’ rest. Michael Grove started in his place, and theFor the first time in three series the Rangers have their starting rotation set. And, reinforcements are getting closer.
Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers for Fan Nation/SI and also writes about the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. He also covers the Big 12 for HeartlandCollegeSports.com.
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