Lineups: Mariners’ Mike Zunino back behind plate vs. Astros

Jul 4, 2016, 9:36 AM | Updated: 12:12 pm

Mike Zunino's improvements at the plate have allowed the Mariners to enjoy the fruits of his defensive ability. (AP)

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The Mariners will try to continue their hot hitting on the road with a lefty-heavy lineup against the division rival Astros.

Mike Zunino will make his second start of the season at catcher. He smacked two home runs in his 2016 debut on Saturday.

First pitch is scheduled for 11:10 a.m. and it will be live on 710 ESPN Seattle. The pregame show starts at 10.

Mariners
Leonys Marin, CF
Seth Smith, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, RF
Kyle Seager, 3B
Dae-Ho Lee, 1B
Adam Lind, DH
Mike Zunino, C
Ketel Marte, SS

Wade Miley, RHP

Astros
George Springer, RF
Marwin Gonzalez, 1B
Jose Altuve, 2B
Carlos Correa, SS
Luis Valbuena, 3B
Carlos Gomez, CF
Colby Rasmus, LF
Evan Gattis, DH
Jason Castro, C

Lance McCullers, RHP

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