The Seattle Mariners (11-10) will take on the Kansas City Royals (12-9) at Safeco Field tonight with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 pm PT. Felix Hernandez (1-2, 1.80) will take the mound tonight, only one win shy of tying Jamie Moyer for the franchise lead in wins with 145. Facing the King will be Kris Medlen (1-1, 6.00).
Felix has been great this season as expected, but there is room for improvement. He has walked 15 batters this season compared to his 14 hits allowed. He needs to cut down on the free passes he issues so he won’t have to keep escaping jams.