The Mariners return home for a long homestand, still smarting off a highly disappointing series in Houston that saw their advantage in the AL West dwindle to just a game and a half. First up is the Washington Nationals, who are towards the bottom of their division but are by no means pushovers, led by some talented young position players and pitcher Mackenzie Gore, who is finally rounding into the frontline pitcher he was predicted to be.
Lineups:
The Mariners will deploy their righty-heavy lineup against lefty Mitchell Parker, the second game in a row the Mariners have faced a lefty with two first names.