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Mariners and Rangers to Lock Horns in Lone Star State Showdown

As the Seattle Mariners prepare to face off against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent momentum. The Mariners, coming off a series of games that showcased both resilience and areas for improvement, are looking to assert their dominance on the road.


Mar 18, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training baseball game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Cleveland Guardians on April 2nd, the Mariners clinched a narrow victory with a 5-4 scoreline. Their performance was marked by a solid bullpen showing an ERA of 2.455 and an impressive WHIP of 0.5455 over 3.2 innings pitched, which ultimately secured their win despite some hiccups in hitting – posting a .233 batting average and leaving seven runners on base.


The game against the Boston Red Sox on March 31st highlighted some concerns for SEA as they struggled at bat with only four hits leading to one run scored throughout nine innings. However, it's worth noting that despite these struggles, Seattle's fielding remained error-free while its bullpen managed an ERA of 2.25 across four innings.


Mar 5, 2024; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers infielder Jared Walsh against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle's tenacity was on full display during another matchup with Boston earlier in the season where they turned around a game tied after nine innings into a walk-off victory in extra innings – winning by one run (4-3). This kind of grit could be crucial when facing TEX who will have home-field advantage.


The upcoming game promises to be an exciting clash as both teams bring unique strengths to the table; however, if SEA can leverage its effective bullpen and improve clutch hitting situations – especially with runners in scoring position – they stand a good chance of walking away victorious once again.


Mar 5, 2024; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert against the Texas Rangers during a spring training baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Fans should mark their calendars for April 25th when this thrilling encounter is set to take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington at 7:05 PM local time (8:05 PM ET). The action will be broadcasted live on ROOT Sports NW for those cheering from home or anywhere else outside Arlington’s vibrant ballpark atmosphere.

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