The Seattle Mariners are in a near must-win game tonight against the Oakland Athletics. The M’s sit 4.0 games back of the final wild card spot in the AL and 2.0 games back of the Athletics. A series win would level the playing field between the two clubs for the final playoff push, and a series sweep could propel the Mariners into the thick of the AL playoff race.
The Mariners will take to the field without their usual designated hitter, as Jake Fraley has been left out of the lineup for the series opener.