Mariners Game #126 Preview: 8/19/24, SEA at LAD
Justin Turner returns to Dodger Stadium
The Mariners limp into Los Angeles with just one win under their belts on this long road trip, having fallen a season-high four games out of first place in the AL West. Things don’t get any easier as they now have to face the Dodgers.
Lineups:
Game one in La-La Land ✨ pic.twitter.com/EEgANx6NWx
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 19, 2024
Max is back!
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 20, 2024
Tonight's #Dodgers lineup vs. Mariners: pic.twitter.com/wraYKWcvH3
News:
- Dave Roberts told reporters Freddie Freeman has a hairline fraction in his right middle finger. He will play through it.
- The Dodgers also announced the following roster moves:
The Dodgers activated IF/OF Tommy Edman and IF Max Muncy from the injured list, recalled C Hunter Feduccia, designated IF Nick Ahmed for assignment, optioned OF Andy Pages and placed C Austin Barnes on the injured list.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 20, 2024
In order to make room for Muncy, the Dodgers transferred…
Some Mariners news too:
Per Servais, JP Crawford is hoping to start swinging a bat this week as he tries to work his way back from the IL.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) August 20, 2024
Game information:
Game time: 7:10 PT
Television: ROOT SPORTS with Aaron Goldsmith and Mike Blowers
Radio: Seattle Sports (710 AM) with Rick Rizzs and Dave Sims
Today in Mariners history:
- 1984: Rookie lefty Mark Langston struck out 11 Tigers in 8.1 innings of work in a 4-1 Mariners win.
- 2001: Mike Cameron ties a club record and sets a career-high 8 RBI at New York. He tied his career-high with 4 hits, and belted two homers in a game for the 5th time, including the eventual game-winning home run, the second of his career.
- 2016: In a 7-6 contest against the Brewers, Edwin Diaz secured his 9th save in 9 chances, tying a Mariners record for most consecutive successful saves to begin a pitcher’s career (Byron McLaughlin, 1979).
- 2017: The Mariners defeated the Rays 7-6 with help from Mitch Haniger’s first career grand slam. He had been activated from the 10-day DL (facial laceration) prior to the game. His 4 RBI tied a career high.
- 2023: Julio Rodriugez sets Major League record with 17 hits over a 4-game span (8/16-19) where he batted .773 (17x22) with 5 runs, 2 doubles and 2 home runs.