Too Little, Too Late: Mariners vs. Rangers Series Preview
American League Playoffs Begin Tuesday
The Seattle Mariners will face the Texas Rangers in the American League Division series Tuesday, October 11th. The best-of-five series will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
The Mariners clinched a playoff berth on the final day of the regular season, while the Rangers won the AL West with a 94-68 record.
Mariners Looking to End Long Playoff Drought
The Mariners are making their first playoff appearance since 2001. They have not won a playoff series since 1995.
The Mariners are led by Julio Rodriguez, who won the AL Rookie of the Year award. Rodriguez is the 1st player in Mariners history to hit 25 home runs and steal 25 bases in a season.
The Mariners also have a strong pitching staff, led by Robbie Ray and Logan Gilbert.
Rangers Hoping to Make Deep Playoff Run
The Rangers are making their first playoff appearance since 2016. They are hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs this year.
The Rangers are led by Corey Seager, who was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers in August.
The Rangers also have a strong pitching staff, led by Martin Perez and Jon Gray.
Series Outlook
The Mariners and Rangers are both evenly matched teams. The series is likely to be decided by who plays better in the clutch.
The Mariners have a slight edge in the series because they have more experience in the playoffs. However, the Rangers have a home-field advantage.
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