The Seattle Mariners (2-6) will play host to the Texas Rangers (5-4) on Wednesday afternoon in Seattle. First pitch is set for 12:40 pm from the corner of Edgar Martinez Drive & Dave Niehaus Way. The Mariners have dropped the first five games of the homestand, and they hand the ball to Taijuan Walker (0-0, 3.00 ERA) as they are poised to start a winning streak. A.J. Griffin (1-0, 4.50 ERA) will be on the mound for the Rangers.
Yes, you read that right. This author is going Joe Namath today and predicting a win.