No surprises in Mariners’ lineup for home opener vs Astros

Apr 10, 2017, 10:24 AM | Updated: 10:27 am

The M's will hand the ball to James Paxton in their home opener as they attempt to climb out of their 1-6 hole. (AP)

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Former Seattle Sports Lead Editor

After a disastrous road trip to begin the season, the Mariners will try to dig themselves out of a 1-6 hole beginning with Monday’s home opener against Houston.

Their lineup against Astros right-hander Charlie Morton is the same one the Mariners went with in the first two games of the season, which includes in the bottom three spots Leonys Martin in center field, Jarrod Dyson in left and Mike Zunino behind the plate.

James Paxton will deliver the first pitch at 2:10. Pregame coverage begins at 1 on 710 ESPN Seattle.

Here’s the full Mariners lineup:

Jean Segura, SS
Mitch Haniger, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Danny Valencia, 1B
Leonys Martin, CF
Mike Zunino, C
Jarrod Dyson, LF

James Paxton, LHP

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