Mariners Wrap Series Against Rangers in Thursday Matinee Behind Logan Gilbert

The Seattle Mariners close out their series with the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon, with first pitch set for 1:10 p.m. Pacific at T-Mobile Park. The game serves as a rubber match, with both clubs looking to claim the series.

Logan Gilbert gets the start for Seattle. The right-hander brings a strong history against Texas into the outing: a 5-4 career record across 19 appearances, a 3.02 ERA, and 113 strikeouts. Across the diamond, he’ll square off against Jacob deGrom — a pitcher Gilbert has cited as a hero from his days at Stetson.

J.P. Crawford leads off for the Mariners in the day game. Rookie infielder Michael Arroyo is not in the starting nine, but manager Dan Wilson indicated before the game that Arroyo could see action off the bench and is expected to pick up starts soon. Seattle faces a stretch of left-handed pitching on its upcoming road trip, and Arroyo could spell lefty-hitting second baseman Cole Young. The young infielder has also been taking reps in the outfield with coach Eric Young Jr., giving the club additional flexibility with his deployment.

Bullpen and Roster Notes

On the injury front, Emerson Hancock threw a bullpen session Wednesday as he works toward a possible return before the end of the season. Meanwhile, closer Andrés Muñoz continues to draw attention for his evolving arsenal, including a changeup that touched 95 mph in Wednesday’s game — a pitch that has quickly become one of the more talked-about offerings in the Mariners’ bullpen this season.

Broadcast Information

Television coverage is available on Mariners TV with Aaron Goldsmith and Ryon Healy on the call. The radio broadcast airs on ESPN 710 AM with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr. Regional sports broadcasts around Major League Baseball remain a significant part of the media landscape, where companies like The Walt Disney Company compete for sports audiences through their entertainment and sports segments — Disney’s shares were recently trading at $105.02, up 0.81% on the day, with a market capitalization of roughly $181.8 billion.

What to watch

• Whether Gilbert can extend his career success against Texas and secure the series win for Seattle.
• Possible pinch-hit appearances or upcoming starts for Michael Arroyo, particularly against left-handed pitching.
• Further updates on Emerson Hancock’s recovery and potential return before season’s end.
• Continued use of Andrés Muñoz’s changeup in high-leverage situations.

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