The Mariners have an opportunity to close up what’s been a fairly miserable homestand with a series win, but whereas Bryan Woo would previously feel like a lock to keep the Mariners in it, he’s coming off back-to-back starts where he’s, in his own words, gotten his “ass kicked.” He’ll try to rally back today against (gulp) the powerful Braves lineup.
Lineups:
Even though the Braves are sending a lefty to the mound today, there’s no Rob Refsnyder in this lineup, as the DH spot is occupied by Cal Raleigh. Refsnyder is apparently dealing with knee stiffness and the team wants to keep him out of the field.
News:
Former Braves owner Ted Turner passed away today, which will certainly be a storyline in today’s game. You can read a writeup on the influence Turner had on the Braves at our sister site Battery Power.
Injury updates:
See above note re: Rob Refsnyder.
In other news: F/OF Brendan Donovan went 1-for-3 with 1 doubles and 2 walks yesterday in the first game of his rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas. OF Victor Robles played for Triple-A Tacoma in his second rehab start and made three plate appearances with a walk and a strikeout. INF Patrick Wisdom also appeared in yesterday’s game with Triple-A Tacoma on rehab and took two walks. RHP Bryce Miller will start for Everett tonight; in what will hopefully be his last rehab start, he should be cleared to go as deep as five innings and 75-80 pitches, depending on how the game goes.
Roster moves:
The Braves made a roster move today, selecting INF Jim Jarvis to the major league roster and designating OF José Azócar for assignment.
Game information:
Game time: 1:10 PT
TV: Mariners TV, with Aaron Goldsmith and Dave Valle, with Angie Mentink as field reporter
Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.
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