This year, the Mariners are a team of contrasts, with a Top 3 pitching staff and a Bottom 3 offense. Their team 3.58 ERA is third-best in the AL and they’re first in limiting hits and walks. They have four genuine top-tier starters in George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller.
But they are last in the AL in team average (.218), hits and strikeouts. Of tonight’s hitters, outfielder Luke Raley leads the team in OPS, at .754. Third baseman Josh Rojas had a monster month of May, but he’s cooled off, now down to a .