Mariners Game #153 Preview and Discussion: SEA at LAA, 9/16
Kirby faces off with Kikuchi in series finale
The Seattle Mariners are set to face the Texas Rangers, the league's worst team, in Game #153 of the 2024 season. This matchup comes just a day after the Mariners secured their first losing season since 2019. In a bid to avoid a sweep, the Mariners will look to their pitching staff for a win.
The pitching rotation features George Kirby, the Mariners' first-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, who will face off against Yusei Kikuchi, a left-hander signed by the team during the 2019 offseason. Kikuchi, who played in Japan's NPB, became the team's lone All-Star in 2021 before leaving via free agency.
Taylor Ward will make his first start of the series against his former team, the Texas Rangers. Weston Wilson will also be in the lineup at third base. The game is scheduled to start at 6:38 p.m. PDT on Fox Sports TV and Ol' Reliable Radio. Fans can join the conversation by signing up for a user account on SB Nation, allowing them to create community posts, comment on articles, and engage in discussions.
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