The Mariners limp into their spring training home having salvaged just one game in a series against the lowly Angels after being swept by the Orioles. It’s been a painful slide for Seattle, but the Diamondbacks are fresh off a brutal three-game sweep at the hands of the Reds, despite sweeping the Braves in the previous series. This series lines up between two teams suffering both slings and arrows to the extent that would make Billy Shakes himself blush.
At a Glance
| Mariners | Diamondbacks |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Monday, June 9 | 6:40 pm |
| RHP Emerson Hancock | RHP Merrill Kelly |
| 39% | 61% |
| Game 2 | Tuesday, June 10 | 6:40 pm |
| RHP Bryan Woo | RHP Brandon Pfaadt |
| 49% | 51% |
| Game 3 | Wednesday, June 11 | 12:40 pm |
| RHP Bryce Miller | LHP Eduardo Rodriguez |
| 46% | 54% |
*Game odds courtesy of FanGraphs
Team Overview
| Overview | Diamondbacks | Mariners | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting (wRC+) | 115 (4th in NL) | 109 (3rd in AL) | D-Backs |
| Fielding (OAA) | -1 (7th) | -10 (12th) | D-Backs |
| Starting Pitching (FIP-) | 112 (12th) | 100 (7th) | Mariners |
| Bullpen (FIP-) | 118 (15th) | 106 (12th) | Mariners |
Spare a moment to pity the D-Backs, trapped in the NL West with the powerhouses of the Dodgers and Padres, but also a surprisingly good Giants team.