Seattle thought they had one in the bag last night as they led 1-0 most of the way. That run was scored in the bottom of the first, but unfortunately for the Mariners, it would also be the last time they crossed the plate. Texas rallied for two runs in the seventh and got the win, continuing their hot start to the season.

But it should be pointed out that not only did M’s starter Logan Gilbert shut the Rangers out for six innings last night, he had a perfect game going as well. At one point, seven straight Rangers struck out.

Tonight, I’m expecting another strong outing from a Mariners starting pitcher, that being George Kirby. He is coming off five consecutive quality starts and has a 0.98 WHIP this season.

Additionally, Kirby is 2-0 with a 1.99 ERA in four prior starts vs. Texas, all of them coming last season, his rookie campaign.

Andrew Heaney is on the mound tonight for the Rangers. He is coming off his worst outing of 2023 and has a 4.41 ERA in 15 career starts vs Seattle. After allowing six runs to Arizona in that last start, Heaney’s ERA is sitting at 5.52 for the season. 10*