SEATTLE MARINERS

Lineup: Mike Zunino behind the plate for Taijuan Walker as Mariners look for series split

Aug 28, 2016, 8:50 AM | Updated: 8:55 am

Other than inserting Mike Zunino behind the plate, the Mariners are sticking with the same righty-heavy lineup as Saturday in Sunday’s series finale against the White Sox.

For the third straight day, the Mariners will count on Leonys Martin at the top of the order against a Chicago southpaw, Carlos Rodon. Since May 4, Martin has reached base safely in 25 of his last 26 day games, batting .368  with 19 runs scored, four doubles, two triples, six home runs, 11 RBI, 11 walks and 5 stolen bases in those contests.

The Mariners hand the ball to Taijuan Walker, the promising young righty who is in the midst of an up-and-down 2016 campaign. This will be his second start since rejoining the team following a month-long stint on the DL and a brief demotion to Triple-A. He allowed four runs (three earned) runs in 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.

Last year on this date, the Mariners relieved GM Jack Zduriencik of his duties. At 68-61, Seattle is eight victories away from matching last year’s win total and is still in the hunt for the postseason, two games back of the second wild-card spot.

First pitch is set for 11:10 a.m  on 710 ESPN Seattle, which will be preceded by the pregame show at 10.

Mariners

Leonys Martin, CF
Guillermo Heredia, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Franklin Gutierrez, RF
Mike Zunino, C
Dae-Ho Lee, 1B
Ketel Marte, SS

Taijuan Walker, RHP

Mariners Roof Report

Brought to you by
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
High 56° | Low 40°
Roof is open
Red Sox at Mariners today at 6:40pm

Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners Mitch Haniger Dylan Moore...

Brandon Gustafson

Mariners Highs and Lows: What stands out from opening day loss

The Seattle Mariners fell to the Red Sox on opening day, and there were some takeaways – good and bad – to be had from the loss.

2 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Boston Red Sox Tyler O'Neill...

The Associated Press

Mariners drop opener 6-4 as Boston’s O’Neill makes history

Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a major league record, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4.

2 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Mitch Haniger...

Brandon Gustafson

Welcome Back: Mitch Haniger blasts homer in Mariners return

Mitch Haniger kicked off his return to the Seattle Mariners with a bang, blasting a 2-run home run to right field in his second at-bat.

4 hours ago

Nelson Cruz Seattle Mariners...

Brent Stecker

After throwing out 1st pitch, Nelson Cruz retires as a Mariner

Nelson Cruz threw out the first pitch at Seattle Mariners opening day, then signed a one-day contract to retire with the team.

5 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Julio Rodriguez...

Brandon Gustafson

Mariners Notebook: ‘Consistent pressure’ theme for lineup in 2024

Scott Servais expects big things from the Seattle Mariners' lineup in 2024, as he shared ahead of their opener against the Boston Red Sox.

8 hours ago

Seattle Mariners lineup Julio Rodríguez...

Brent Stecker

See the first Mariners lineup of 2024 for opening day vs Red Sox

The Seattle Mariners' batting order for opening day of the 2024 MLB season against Boston showcases an improved amount of length.

11 hours ago

Lineup: Mike Zunino behind the plate for Taijuan Walker as Mariners look for series split