Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Camelback Ranch SEATTLE MARINERS (5-1) at LOS ANGELES DODGERS (2-3-1)

Game #7 Road #4

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: RHP Felix Hernandez (0-0, -.--) vs. RHP Brian Wilson (0-0, 0.00) 1:05 pm MT/12:05 pm PT Radio: None TV: MLB Network (delay)
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record................................... 5-1 PEORIA STADIUM............................. 4-0 Home Record.................................... 3-0 Road Record..................................... 2-1 Current Streak................................... W2

TODAYS TILTthe Mariners (5-1) continue their 38th spring training today with an afternoon tilt vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers (2-3-1) at Camelback Ranch in Glendaletoday marks the 7th game of a 33-game Cactus League schedule for the Mariners that will conclude March 28-29 with a pair of exhibition games vs. the Rockies in ArizonaRH Felix Hernandez will make his 2014 Cactus League debut, while the Dodgers will throw mainly relievers, started by Brian Wilson (0-0, 0.00).

PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)

TODAY: Mariners at Dodgers 1:05 pm MLB.tv/MLB Network (delay) SEA Hernandez, Noesi, Kohlscheen, Gillheeney*, Smith, Bawcom, Arias LAD Wilson, Withrow, Jensen, Perez, Howell*, Patterson WEDNESDAY: Mariners vs. Indians 1:05 pm 710 ESPN (delay) CLE Banwart, Atchison, Shaw, Aardsma, Hagadone*, Hynes*, Wood, Adams SEA Paxton*, Maurer, Luetge*, Beimel*, Farquhar, LaFromboise* THURSDAY: Mariners at White Sox 1:05 pm SEA Baker, Elias*, Rodney, Wilhelmsen, Minor, Bawcom CWS Danks*, Winiarski, Bassitt, Veal*, Boggs
* left-handed pitcher

THE COUNTDOWN
27 days to Opening Day, 3/31 at LAA 35 days to Home Opener, 4/8 vs. LAA

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 5....................... Cleveland (1:05) March 6...................@Chicago-AL (1:05) March 7....................... Cincinnati (1:05) March 8...............@San Francisco (1:05) @LA Dodgers (7:05) March 9...............................Texas (1:05) March 10.................. Kansas City (1:05) @Arizona (7:10) March 11....................@LA Angels (1:10) Bold - Peoria Stadium

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RECENT RESULTS
Feb. 27..............................W, 7-1 vs. SD Feb. 28............................. W, 12-1 at SD March 1................ W, 5-3 (7 inn) vs. LAA March 2............................. L, 3-6 at CLE March 3.............................W, 6-5 at CIN ....................................... W, 8-1 vs. COL

ISNT THERE AN EAST VALLEY?today is the sixth day of Cactus League competition for the Mariners, and the club has yet to travel beyond the West Valleytravel to Glendale tomorrow (Dodgers) and Thursday (White Sox), and hit the East Valley for the first time Saturday vs. the Giants in Scottsdale the Mariners will tour 9 Cactus League stadiums this spring, including the Cubs new digs in Mesa. SHORTSTOPS SWINGING ITMariners shortstops combined to go 4-for-9 with a double, triple, 2 home runs and 7 RBI combined in the two games yesterday vs. the Reds and RockiesBrad Miller and Chris Taylor (grand slam) each hit home runs, while Tyler Smith (3B, RBI) and Nick Franklin (2B, RBI) also recorded hitsfor the spring Mariners shortstops have recorded 9 RBI and hit 3 of the teams 6 home runs. THE VAN SLYKE FAMILYMariners first base coach Andy Van Slyke will see a familiar face in the Dodgers dugouthis son, Scott, is an outfielder and first baseman for the Dodgers. MORE FAMILY TIESKyle Seagers younger brother, Corey, is a minor league player with the Dodgers, but will not suit up for todays gameCorey was the Dodgers first round selection (18th overall) in the 2012 Draftthe middle Seager brother, Justin, will report to Mariners minor league spring training this weekend. VS. THE DODGERSthe Mariners are 10-3-1 all-time vs. the Dodgers in spring training play, including an 8-3-1 mark since moved into their facility at Camelback Ranch in 2009. ACK ATTACKDustin Ackley is batting .600 (6x10) with 3 doubles, 1 home run and 6 RBI in 4 Cactus League gamesis tied for the Cactus League lead with 6 RBI with KCs Mike Moustakas. SWINGING THE STICKSMariners hitters are batting .306 (64x209) with 23 extra-base hits (2B - 16, 3B - 1, HR - 6) in the first 6 Cactus League gamesrank 2nd among all Cactus League teams in batting average, trailing only the Royals (.311). AND PITCHINGthe Mariners have outscored their opponents 41-17 in the first 6 gamesthe pitching staff has combined for a 1.94 ERA (11 ER, 51.0 IP), the lowest among all teams in spring training playSeattle pitchers have allowed only one home run so far. WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?for those wondering, Arizona is currently one hour ahead of Seattle timewhen the clocks change for Daylight Saving Time on March 9, Seattle and Peoria will be on the same timeso, todays game starts at 12:05 pm in Seattle (1:05 pm in Peoria). RADIO NOTEStodays game vs. the Dodgers will not be carried on the radio27 of the 33 spring games will be carried on 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners flagship radio stationof the 27 broadcasts, 20 will be carried live, and 7 midweek games will be aired on a tape-delayed basis at 7 p.m. PT (3/5 vs. CLE, 3/13 at ARI, 3/19 vs. MIL, 3/20 at CHI, 3/24 vs. CWS, 3/26 at TEX), except March 19 and 26, which will be delayed until 8 pm, following one-hour versions of the Cactus League Reportthe 7 tape-delayed games will be available live, free-of-charge on Mariners.com. FULL HOUSEthe Mariners current spring training camp size at 68 players is the largest in Mariners historyin recent history, the Mariners have had 66 players on the spring roster in 2012, 63 players in 2007 & 2010 and 62 players in 2006 & 2011. CACTUS LEAGUE REPORTthe Cactus League Report will air live from the Salty Seorita from 7-9 pm (AZ time) TONIGHT, and in Seattle on 710 ESPN from 7-9 pmRick Rizzs, Aaron Goldsmith and Shannon Drayer will host the 2-hour show, with scheduled guests Lloyd McClendon, Dustin Ackley, Charlie Furbush, Mike Zunino, Blake Beavan, Dan Wilson, James Jones and Mariners.com beat writer Greg Johns. HEY JERRYyou already know that Felix Hernandez is making his Cactus League debut today vs. the DodgersBUT DID YOU KNOW?in his career during the regular season, King Felix owns a 16-7 record with a 2.63 ERA (63 ER, 215.1 IP) with 2 complete games against National League teams.

BY THE NUMBERS

.600 .556 5-1 23 68

Dustin Ackley is 6-for-10 with 3 doubles, 1 home run and 6 RBI in 4 games.

Robinson Cano is 5-for-9 (.556) with 3 RBI in 4 games.

The Mariners are the first team in spring training play to reach 5 wins.

Leads the Cactus League with 23 extrabase hits (2B - 16, 3B - 1, HR - 6).

Players currently on the Spring Training roster (40 roster + 28 non-roster).

THE ROSTER
The spring roster is currently at 68 players, including 36 pitchers (17 non-roster), 7 catchers (4 nonroster), 14 infielders (4 non-roster) and 11 outfielders (3 non-roster)of the 36 pitchers, 25 are right-handers and 11 left-handers51 of the 68 players were part of the Mariners organization last season, and 29 played with Seattle in the Majors.

ON THE AIR
Todays game will not be covered on the radioMLB Network will televise the game via the Dodgers feed on a delay (check your local listings)27 of the 33 spring games will be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattle.

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2014 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 4, 2014 AT LOS ANGELES DODGERS

TODAYS STARTING PITCHER -- #34 FELIX HERNANDEZ (RHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 SEATTLE 12-10 3.04 31 31 0 0 204.1 185 74 69 15 46 216 2014 SPRING 0-0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -MLB Totals 110-86 3.20 269 269 23 9 1824.2 1669 722 648 145 526 1703

2014 Spring Training: Scheduled to make his first spring start tomorrow against the Dodgers. Went 12-10 with a 3.04 ERA and 216 strikeouts in 31 starts in his 9th Major League season in 2013. Four-time All-Star (2009, 2011-13) and 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner. Recorded five consecutive seasons of at least 200 strikeouts and 200.0 innings pitched. Over last five seasons (since 2009), has the most quality starts (124) and 2nd-lowest ERA (2.85) in the Majors. Since 2009, has combined to go 71-50 with a 2.85 ERA in 165 startsaveraging 8.6 K/9.0 IP during this span. Threw the 23rd (and most recent) perfect game in MLB history Aug. 15, 2012 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

#45 Hector Noesi (rhp):
2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 1 G...4 BF in 1.2 IP 3/1 vs. LAA; induced GIDP from 1st BF, then tossed 1-2-3 frame. Was 0-1, 6.59 (20 ER, 27.1 IP) in 12 appearances (1 start) over four stints with the Mariners in 2013. Was 4-3, 5.00 (43 ER, 77.1 IP) in 17 games (13 starts) with AAA Tacoma and AA Jackson. Started the year with AA Jackson, going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA (0 ER, 11.0 IP)named Southern League Pitcher of the Week (April 4-14). Pitched for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League (3-1, 2.30 ERA).

#77 James Gillheeney (lhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 1 G...allowed 2 H, 2 UN-ER in 1.0 IP 3/1 vs. LAA (1 K). Split 2013 season between AAA Tacoma (2-2, 4.50) and AA Jackson (7-7, 4.08), going 9-9 with a 4.18 ERA in 26 G/25 GS. Among Mariners minor league pitchers tied for 2nd in wins (9), 6th in innings pitched (135.2) and 8th in starts (25). In 2012 led all Mariners minor leaguers with 145 strikeouts in 27 starts with A High Desert and AA Jackson. College teammates with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson at NC State (2008-2009).

#80 Jonathan Arias (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 1 G: 0.1 IP, 1 H, 3/2 at CLE. Split last season between AA Jackson and AAA Tacoma, appearing in 44 games (2 starts). Averaged 10.35 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched (92 strikeouts, 80.0 IP) between AA and AAA. During minor league career (159 appearances) has averaged 9.82 K/9.0 IP. Played his first three pro seasons (2006-2008) as a catcher before making pitching debut in 2009.

#82 Stephen Kohlscheen (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0,. 9.00 in 1 G...allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP 3/1 vs. LAA (2 H). Made 41 relief appearances for AA Jackson last season, posting 7-3 record with a 2.30 ERA (17 ER, 66.2 IP). Led all Southern League relievers in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (11.48), while ranking 4th in opponent average (.203) and 5th in fewest baserunners per 9.0 innings (9.86). Selected by the Mariners in the 45th round of the 2010 June Draft out of Auburn University. Led Cowley College (Arkansas City, KS) to the 2009 Junior College World Series.

#71 Dominic Leone (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 2 G: retired only BF 3/2 at CLE...2 H, GIDP in shutout ninth inning 2/28 at SD. Combined to post a 2.25 ERA (16 ER, 64.0 IP), .212 opponent batting average and a 1.031 WHIP in 48 appearances combined between A Clinton, A High Desert and AA Jackson. Ranked 2nd among Mariners minor leaguers with 16 saves (in 17 save opps). Led the Arizona Fall League in 2013 with 6 saves (0-1, 3.00 ERA, 11 G, 15 K, 1 BB) for the Peoria Javelinas. Originally selected by the Mariners in the 16th round of the 2012 MLB First-Year Player draft out of Clemson Universitycollege teammates with Mariners infielder Brad Miller.

TOMORROWS STARTING PITCHER -- #65 JAMES PAXTON (LHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 Tacoma 8-11 4.45 28 26 2 1 145.2 158 84 72 10 58 131 SEATTLE 3-0 1.50 4 4 0 0 24.0 15 5 4 2 7 21 2014 SPRING 0-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 MLB Totals 3-0 1.50 4 4 0 0 24.0 15 5 4 2 7 21 MiLB Totals 24-20 3.48 70 68 2 1 364.2 342 167 141 19 162 390

2014 Spring Training: Made spring debut by retiring all six batters he faced in 2.0 innings on 2/28 at SD (1 K). Went 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA (4 ER, 24.0 IP) in 4 starts as a September call-up last season. Made Major League debut Sept. 7 vs. Tampa Bay (6.0,4,2,1,1,3,HR), recording the win. Recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts Sept. 24 vs. Kansas City in fourth career start (7.0,4,0,0,0,10)joined Oaklands Dan Straily (11 Ks, 0 BB 4/5 vs. HOU) as the only other AL rookie pitcher to record 10+ Ks in a start in 2013 without issuing a walk. His 1.50 ERA was the 2nd-lowest mark for a pitcher in first 4 starts with the Mariners (not necessarily first four career starts)Felix Hernandez tops the list, with a 1.24 ERA (4 ER, 29.0 IP) in his first 4 career starts Aug. 4-20, 2005. Limited opponents to a .172 (15x87) avg, including .141 (10x71) vs. right-handed batters. Spent majority of season with AAA Tacoma, going 8-11 with a 4.45 ERA (70 ER, 145.2 IP) in 28 games/26 starts. Ranked T3rd in the PCL in strikeouts and starts, while ranking 5th among league starters averaging 8.04 strikeouts per 9.0 innings. Listed by Baseball America as the Mariners No. 3 prospect heading into the season (No. 99 overall prospect). Selected by Seattle in the 4th round of the 2010 June Draft out of the University of Kentucky.