Mariners Game #150 Preview: 9/15/24, TEX at SEA

The Mariners close out this long series against Texas

The Mariners close up their series against the Rangers today looking for another win. They’re stretching the magic of the City Connects as far as it can go by wearing them for a third consecutive game.

Lineups:

Today’s game information:

Note the programming change due to the Seahawks game

Game time: 1:10 PT

TV: ROOT Sports NW, with Angie Mentink and Aaron Goldsmith

Radio: 770 KTTH, with Rick Rizzs and Dave Sims

Today in Mariners history:

• 1989 - The sale of the club to Jeff Smulyan and Michael Browning is approved unanimously approved by the owners of the 25 other ML clubs.
• 1989 - Erik Hanson hurled a two-hitter (and his 1^st CG) against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium as Seattle prevailed, 3-1. The occasion was made even more special as Hanson’s father, Robert, was in the stands celebrating his 61^st birthday. Hanson dedicated his victory to his father who was continuing his battle against Lou Gehrig’s disease.
• 1996 - Salomon Torres tossed his first big-league shutout; a two-hitter that completed a three game sweep at Minnesota, as the Mariners won 7-0. Jay Buhner hit his fortieth homer of the season for his second straight year with 40+ homers.
• 1997 - In a 7-3 win against Toronto, Ken Griffey Jr. launches his 51^st & 52^nd home runs, the most since 1961.