SEATTLE MARINERS

Video: Walker makes Safeco debut and final 2013 start

Sep 9, 2013, 9:15 PM | Updated: 9:15 pm

By 710Sports.com staff

Tonight marks the final start of the season for Mariners rookie Taijuan Walker, who will be shut down after pitching for the first time at Seattle’s home stadium, Safeco Field.

In the video above, Shannon Drayer talks about what Walker has shown in his two starts since being called up to the Mariners, and how much he has matured since spring training.

Tonight’s game can be heard on 710 ESPN Seattle, and you can follow along with our live gametracker.

Here is the Mariners’ lineup:

Brad Miller, SS
Abraham Almonte, RF
Kyle Seager, 3B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Raul Ibanez, LF
Justin Smoak, 1B
Dustin Ackley, CF
Mike Zunino, C
Nick Franklin, 2B

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