Mariners Game #16 Preview: 4/14/24, CHC at SEA

Seattle looks for their first series win of 2024 against the Cubs

They say the first million is the hardest to make, and for the Mariners, the first series win has been the hardest to come by. They’ll look for it today against the Cubs.

Lineups:

You will notice a lack of Julio in today’s lineup. There’s no medical issue; he’s just getting a day off to “unplug”, per Servais. While he could theoretically be available for pinch-hitting later, the goal is to get him a full day off. Luke Raley will get a chance to beat the “unathletic big guy” allegations in center field.

Thanks Alex Mayer and Mariners Baseball Info for this tidbit: The opposite of a slow starter, Mitch Haniger has the highest career OPS in the months of March/April (.925 career OPS). In fact, Haniger has homered in the last three April 14 games he has played in. Will he continue the streak this year?

Today’s game information:

Game time: 1:10 PT

TV: ROOT Sports NW (Aaron Goldsmith and Mike Blowers)

Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports (Dave Sims and Rick Rizzs)

Today in Mariners history:

• 1985: The Mariners sweep the Twins to earn their sixth straight win to open the season, the best start yet by a Mariners team.
• 1993: Tino Martinez sets a Mariners record with a five-walk game against the Blue Jays.
• 2012: Hector Noesi joins Félix Hernández as the only Mariners to throw eight shutout innings in a Safeco Field debut.
• 2014: Roenis Elías earns his first MLB win, allowing one run over 6.2 innings as the Mariners defeated the Rangers 6-1.