Truthfully, the D-Backs lineup is full of hitters top to bottom, so the Mariners will need to make hay against their pitching to win games in this series. Since returning from a long stint in Korea back in 2019,

After scoring 33 runs over their previous five games, Angels manage only a Taylor Ward homer in 3-2 loss to Seattle as George Kirby strikes out 14 and allows just two hits.

The Mariners absorbed another loss on Wednesday, as they got swept by the Diamondbacks in a three-game series.

The Guardians entered their weekend series against the Mariners looking to remain in contention in the American League Central Division, but instead limped out of town Sunday after being swept by a Seattle squad that had lost five of its previous six games.

Kyle Hendricks earned the 100th win of his career, Ryan Zeferjahn, Reid Detmers and Kenley Jansen combined for three innings of scoreless relief, and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Mariners starter George Kirby shined against the Angels on Sunday, drawing a compliment from veteran skipper Ron Washington.