SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 17: Chris Flexen #77 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 17, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Chris Flexen got the ball to start the series against the Texas Rangers, and you have to admit that you were a little nervous about how it was going to go. I know that I was. Last time out, he got shelled against the San Diego Padres, giving up eight earned runs in just 1.2 innings. An outing like that can make or break a pitcher.