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Will Mariners' Offensive Surge Overpower Rangers at Globe Life Field?

As the Seattle Mariners prepare to face the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent offensive surge. The Mariners have shown a remarkable improvement in their hitting performance, as evidenced by their last three games.


Oct 1, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dane Dunning (33) walks to the dugout after being relieved for during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent matchup against the Colorado Rockies, the Mariners dominated with a 10-run victory. They racked up 13 hits and showcased an impressive .333 batting average while maintaining a solid on-base percentage (OBP) of .349. Their slugging percentage (SLG) stood at .513, indicating that when they hit, they hit hard and effectively.


The game prior to that was less fruitful offensively for the Mariners; however, they still managed to maintain a decent OBP of .300 despite a lower batting average of .176. This suggests that while hits were harder to come by, patience at the plate allowed them to get on base through walks.


Sep 30, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Texas Rangers reliever Josh Sborz (66) delivers a pitch during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Going back another game reveals an even stronger offensive display where the Mariners achieved 16 hits with an outstanding batting average of .410 and an OBP of nearly half (.489). Their SLG was also notable at .487 during this game.


Defensively, Seattle has been reliable as well. In two out of these three games, they committed no errors and showed strong fielding percentages across all positions.


Sep 30, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners reliever delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Pitching has also been commendable for the Mariners with ERA's kept low across both starters and bullpen in recent outings. The bullpen particularly shined in their last game with no earned runs allowed over two innings pitched.


As we look towards Arlington's Globe Life Field—a venue known for being hitter-friendly—the question remains whether Seattle can continue this offensive momentum against Texas' pitching staff. With both teams gearing up for this encounter, it will be interesting to see if Seattle's bats stay hot or if Texas can cool them down on home turf.


Fans won't want to miss what promises to be an exciting clash between these division rivals scheduled for April 25th at 18:35 UTC. The game will be broadcasted on BSSW network for those looking forward to catching every pitch and hit live from Arlington.

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