The series finale is finally here, and the Seattle Mariners have a golden opportunity to salvage what's been a tough homestand with a series win against the Atlanta Braves. All eyes will be on Bryan Woo, who's coming off a couple of rough outings—he's admitted he's gotten his "ass kicked" lately. Today, he'll need to bounce back against a powerful Braves lineup that doesn't give pitchers any breaks.
While Atlanta is sending a lefty to the mound, don't expect to see Rob Refsnyder in the lineup. He's dealing with knee stiffness, and the team is keeping him out of the field, with Cal Raleigh taking over the DH spot instead. It's a strategic move to keep the bat in the lineup while managing health.
Off the field, there's a somber note: former Braves owner Ted Turner passed away today. Turner was a transformative figure in baseball, and his legacy will certainly be a storyline during the game. For a deeper look at his impact, check out our sister site Battery Power.
In injury news, the Mariners' pipeline is buzzing with activity. Brendan Donovan went 1-for-3 with a double and two walks in his first rehab game with Double-A Arkansas. Victor Robles also took the field for Triple-A Tacoma, logging three plate appearances with a walk and a strikeout. Patrick Wisdom joined him, drawing two walks in his own rehab appearance. Meanwhile, Bryce Miller is set to start for Everett tonight in what should be his final rehab outing—expect him to go as deep as five innings and 75-80 pitches, depending on how things unfold.
The Braves made a roster move today, calling up infielder Jim Jarvis to the major league roster and designating outfielder José Azócar for assignment. It's a small but notable shift as both teams look to finish this series strong.
Catch all the action on Mariners TV with Aaron Goldsmith, Dave Valle, and field reporter Angie Mentink, or tune into 710 AM Seattle Sports with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr. for the radio call. Let's see if the Mariners can turn the tide and head into their next stretch with some momentum.