The Seattle Mariners will try for a split with the Oakland A’s when they play the final game of a 4-game set today at Safeco Field. The rookie Daniel Gossett is expected to take the mound today for Oakland. Gossett is 1-3, with an ERA of 6.23, and has been vulnerable to the long ball, surrendering 7 homers in 26 innings of work. Seattle is expected to counter with Felix Hernandez. King Felix has had shoulder issues and is 3-3, with an uncharacteristic ERA of 5.04, but has dominated Oakland over his career. Hernandez is 23-9, with a 2.68 ERA against the A’s and his 23 wins are the most he has had against any Major League team. If Hernandez is back to form, Seattle wins this game.
Today’s Pick:
Seattle Mariners