A one game winning streak has visited the Mariners and the gravy train cannot be asked to stop tonight. The Texas Rangers are trapped in a grim situation, lacking the impact youth to suggest future stardom, with millions invested in average players. Most importantly, their pitching stinks to high heaven, a condition that is unlikely to improve with Keone Kela, Jacob Diekman, and Cole Hamels shipped off to the National League.
It is Seattle’s obligation tonight to help Texas to an early grave at Globe Life Park, and also probably have a quick hook with Wade LeBlanc in Texas.