The Seattle Mariners host the Athletics to open a three-game series at T-Mobile Park.
As of early Tuesday, the Mariners are struggling with a record of 10-13, placing them fourth in the AL West.
In contrast, the Athletics hold a record of 11-11, putting them first in the same division.
Emerson Hancock (2-1, 2.28 ERA) will start for the Mariners. J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.31 ERA) is expected to take the mound for the Athletics.
Randy Arozarena leads Seattle’s offense, slashing .293/.402/.427 with two home runs and nine RBIs this season.
Meanwhile, Shea Langeliers is performing well for Oakland, boasting a .310 batting average with six home runs and 12 RBIs.
The Mariners are dealing with injuries—Brendan Donovan, Victor Robles, and several others are on their injury list.
On the other side, Brent Rooker and Gunnar Hoglund are sidelined for the Athletics.
The Mariners have a win probability of 56.1% for this game, while the Athletics sit at 43.9%.
Seattle’s recent series win over the Rangers was crucial for their morale. However, they need consistency to climb back up the standings.
The Athletics have had an up-and-down start but currently lead their division—a surprising turn given their recent struggles.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute lineup changes or player statuses before game time.
