Mariners Battle Yankees with New Lineup Against LHP
The Seattle Mariners (3-2) host the New York Yankees (3-1) at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m., with the Mariners’ starter Logan Gilbert opposing Yankees left-hander Max Fried.
Lineup adjustments
Seattle is rolling out a different batting order than in Monday’s 2-1 win. Designated hitter Rob Refsnyder returns to the leadoff spot.
Cal Raleigh is back in the No. 2 hole. Raleigh had sat out a start after catching four games in the opening series against Cleveland.
Brendan Donovan moves down to sixth now that Raleigh is starting. Donovan has opened four of five games and is 8 for 18 to begin his Seattle tenure.
Matchup notes
Max Fried will take the mound for New York. In his first start of the season he threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings and allowed two hits.
Logan Gilbert is the Seattle starter. Gilbert allowed three runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings in the opener against Cleveland.
Player context
Refsnyder signed with Seattle after four seasons in the American League East with Boston. He is 2 for 10 with two walks in his career versus Fried.
Refsnyder remains in search of his first hit as a Mariner. He is 0 for 4 in two games with Seattle.
Additional notes and coverage
Shortstop J.P. Crawford has begun a rehab assignment. The club will monitor his progress as the season opens.
Radio coverage of the game begins at 5:30 p.m. with the pregame show on the Mariners Radio Network. Fans can also find live audio on the Seattle Sports app.
Seattle entered the day tied with the Houston Astros (3-2) for second place in the AL West. They sat a half-game behind the Texas Rangers (3-1).
The Yankees were tied with the Toronto Blue Jays (3-1) atop the AL East. The matchup carries divisional implications early in the season.
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