The Mariners kick off their final home series before the All-Star Break against the Canadian Invasion
The Mariners salvaged a tough series against the Orioles with a fun-in-the-sun win on the Fourth of July; now they have the challenge of keeping that momentum going against the Blue Jays, who have struggled this year but took a series from the Mariners in Toronto earlier this season.
Lineups:
It’s Friday at T-Mobile, which means it’s City Connects:
The Blue Jays made a roster move prior to tonight’s game, recalling RHP Ryan Burr from Triple-A. RHP Jose Cuas was optioned to Triple-A.
RHP Emerson Hancock is at the park and will make Saturday’s start, with a roster move to come. Meanwhile, RHP Bryan Woo will is scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday in Everett, and RHP Gregory Santos is also slated to make an appearance in that came.
On the business side of things, the Mariners announced President of Business Operations Catie Griggs is stepping down. Read more here.
Today’s game information:
Game time: 6:40 PT
TV: ROOT Sports NW, with Aaron Goldsmith and Mike Blowers
Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, with Dave Sims and Gary Hill Jr.
Today in Mariners history:
1982: In an early iteration of Julio Day, Julio Cruz went 3-4 at the plate, stole two bases, scored three runs and drove in two more to spark the Mariners to a 5-4 win over the NY Yankees in the Kingdome.
1995: Edgar Martínez is named A.L. Player of the Month for June. Edgar hit .402 with eight homers and took 28 walks, for a .761 slugging percentage and a .537 on base percentage in the 28 games during the month.
2011: Jamey Wright earned his first career save in his 500th career appearance in the Mariners 4-2 win over the A’s in 10 innings. It is the second most career appearances to notch a first career save, trailing only Frank Tanana, who had his first save in his 530th career appearance. Dustin Ackley went 2-for-3 with 2 runs and a home run to lead Seattle at the plate, and Felix Hernandez recorded a no-decision allowing 4 hits and 1 run (Kurt Suzuki solo HR in 8th inning) while striking out 10.
2015: Nelson Cruz is voted as the starting designated hitter for the American League squad in the 86th MLB All-Star game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati…Cruz earns his 4th All-Star selection (2009, 2013-14) and 2nd consecutive fan-elected start.
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