Lineups: Felix Hernandez on the mound, Ben Gamel hitting second for Mariners in Game 2 vs Phillies

The Mariners are again in what has been a familiar position over the last decade – needing Felix Hernandez to be their stopper. Felix takes the hill in today’s matinee against Philadelphia trying to put an end to the Mariners’ three-game losing streak.

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Seattle is going with the same lineup it went with in Tuesday’s 8-2 loss to the Phillies, which includes Ben Gamel hitting second and playing left field with Mitch Haniger in right and hitting sixth ahead of Danny Valencia, Jarrod Dyson and Mike Zunino.

Pregame coverage is underway on 710 ESPN Seattle. First pitch is 12:40.

Mariners (39-40)

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

Felix Hernandez, RHP

Phillies (25-51)

Daniel Nava, LF
Freddy Galvis, SS
Aaron Altherr, RF
Tommy Joseph, DH
Odubel Herrera, CF
Maikel Franco, 3B
Brock Stassi, 1B
Andrew Knapp, C
Ty Kelly, 2B

Mark Leiter Jr., RHP

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