Yesterday the Mariners tied the Oakland Athletics 11-11 in a game where they saw themselves down 7-0 at one point. Today the Mariners (8-8) will face another regular season opponent in the Texas Rangers (9-5). Nathan Karns (0-1, 4.00 ERA) is starting his fourth game for the Mariners this spring. Victor Payano will on the mound for the Rangers will send out minor league pitcher Victor Payano (0-0, 0.00 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM.
One of the more talked about storylines this spring involves who will be the victor of the 5th spot in the starting rotation, Nathan Karns or James Paxton.