Lineups: Felix Hernandez’s return vs Rangers could get Mariners over .500
Sep 14, 2017, 1:03 PM
Dan Wilson offered some insight on Felix Hernandez during Wednesday's Hot Stove. (AP)
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Felix Hernandez’s first start back from the disabled list could get the Mariners back over .500 in their series finale against the Rangers at 5:05 on 710 ESPN Seattle.
Hernandez, who will be on a pitch count around 50, is returning from his second DL stint this season for shoulder bursitis. For the year, he is 5-4 with a 4.28 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 13 starts. For more on Hernandez’s return to the active roster, read Shannon Drayer’s story at this link.
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Entering the day, the Mariners are 73-73, which is 3 1/2 games back of the second wild card spot in the American League, currently held by the Minnesota Twins (76-69). The Rangers are tied with the Kansas City Royals at 72-73 and four games back of the Twins.
Coverage begins on 710 ESPN Seattle with the pregame show at 4. Here are the full lineups.
Mariners (73-73)
Jean Segura, SS
Mitch Haniger, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Yonder Alonso, 1B
Mike Zunino, C
Ben Gamel, LF
Guillermo Heredia, CF
Felix Hernandez, RHP
Rangers (72-73)
Delino DeShields, CF
Shin-Soo Choo, RF
Elvis Andrus, SS
Adrian Beltre, DH
Joey Gallo, 3B
Robinson Chirinos, C
Rougned Odor, 2B
Mike Napoli, 1B
Willie Calhoun, LF
Andrew Cashner, RHP
