The Mariners win after a long rain delay

The first 2 games against the Texas Rangers have seen the Seattle Mariners win both games with scores of 10-2 and 7-5 respectfully. The wins have propelled Seattle to a half game lead in the race for the second wild card game. The Seattle Mariners also find themselves closing in on the Oakland Athletics for the first wild card.

As the third game of the 4-game series gets ready to start the Texas Rangers send Nick Martinez to the mound. His first opponent will be Austin Jackson as he steps into the batter's box and he strikes out. Dustin Ackley is the next player to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and grounds out to Sardinas to end the top of the inning. As the bottom of the inning gets underway Chris Young takes the mound for the Mariners. His first opponent is Leonys Martin as he enters the batter's box and he bunts for a single. Elvis Andrus is the next man to the plate, Martin steals second, and he strikes out. That brings Rougned Odor to the plate and he hits a ball into foul territory where it is caught by Mike Zunino. Adrian Beltre will try to keep the inning going and he strikes out to end the 1^st inning.

Kyle Seager will start the 2^nd inning with a single. Kendrys Morales is the net man to the plate and he singles. That bring Logan Morrison to the plate and he hits into a fielder's choice. With two on and one out Mike Zunino comes to the plate and hits into a double play to end the top of the inning. Adam Rosales will start the home half of the inning with a walk. Tomas Telis is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Ryan Rua to the plate and he strikes out. With two on and one out Lius Sardinas comes to the plate and he flies out to Dustin Ackley. Michael Choice will try to keep the inning going as he flies out to Endy Chavez to end the 2^nd inning.

Endy Chavez will start the 3^rd inning with a line drive to center for an out. Brad Miller is the next man to the and he has an infield single. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who strikes out. Dustin Ackley will try to keep the inning going as he pops out to second to end the top of the inning. Leonys Martin will start the home half of the inning with a single. Elvis Andrus is the next man to the plate, Martin steals second, and he strikes out. That brings Rougned Odor to the plate and he flies out to Austin Jackson. Adrian Beltre will try to keep the inning going as he is intentionally walked. With two on and two out Adam Rosales comes to the plate and he grounds out to Bra Miller to end the 3^rd inning. Robinson Cano will start the 4^th inning with a ground ball to first for an out. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he flies out to center. That brings Kendrys Morales to the plate and he flies out to left to end the top of the inning. Tomas Telis will start the home half of the inning and is safe on an error by Brad Miller. Ryan Rua is the next man to the plate and he doubles as Telis scores. That brings Lius Sardinas to the plate and he Sacrifices back to the pitcher as Rua takes third. With one in, one on and one out Michael Choice comes to the plate and he hits a sacrifice fly that scores Rua. Back to the top of the order for Leonys Martin who flies out to Dustin Ackley to end the 4^th inning. 2-0 Rangers.

Logan Morrison will start the 5^th inning with a fly ball to right for an out. Mike Zunino is the next man to the plate and he flies out to center. That brings Endy Chavez to the plate and he walks. Brad Miller will try to keep the inning going as he singles. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who lines out to center to end the top of the inning. Elvis Andrus will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Dustin Ackley for an out. Rougned Odor is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Adrian Beltre to the plate and he walks. Adam Rosales will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the 5^th inning.

Dustin Ackley will start the 6^th inning with a fly ball to right. Robinson Cano is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he hits a 2-run homer. With two in and one out Kendrys Morales comes to the plate and he strikes out. Logan Morrison will try to keep the inning going as he pops out to short to end the top of the inning. Carson Smith will take over the pitching uties for the Mariners. Tomas Telis will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Brad Miller for an out. Ryan Rua is the next man to the plate and he hits an infield single. That brings Luis Sardina to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Brad Miller who throws Rua out for a fielder's choice. Michael Choice will try to keep the inning going as he singles. Charlie Furbush will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Back to the top of the order for Leonys Martin who grounds out to Robinson Cano to end the 6^th inning. Game tied at 2.

Phil Klein will take over the pitching duties for the Rangers. Mike Zunino will start the 7^th inning with a strike out. Endy Chavez is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Brad Miller to the plate and he singles. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who lines out to center to end the top of the inning. Danny Farquhar will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Elvis Andrus will start the home half of the inning with a line drive to Brad Miller for an out. Rougned Odor is the next man to the plate and he walks. That brings Adrian Beltre to the plate, Odor is picked off at first, and he flies out to Endy Chavez to end the 7^th inning.

Neal Cotts will take over the pitching duties for the Rangers. Chris Denorfia, pinch hitting for Dustin Ackley, will start the 8^th inning with a walk. Robinson Cano is the next man to the plate and he flies out to left. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he singles. With two on and one out Kendrys Morales comes to the plate and he singles as Denorfia scores. With one in and two on Logan Morrison steps up to the plate and he singles as Seager scores. With two in, two on and one out Mike Zunino walks up to the plate and he flies out to center. Corey Hart, pinch hitting for Endy Chavez, will try to keep the inning going as he pops out to second to end the top of the inning. Adam Rosales will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Tomas Telis is the next man to the plate and he lines out to Austin Jackson. That brings Ryan Rua to the plate and he singles. Luis Sardinas will try to keep the inning going as he grounds out to Brad Miller to end the 8^th inning. 4-2 Mariners.

Spencer Patton will take over the pitching duties for the Rangers. Brad Miller will start the 9^th inning with a ground-rule double. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who is safe on an error. That brings Chris denorfia to the plate and he pops out to second. With two on and one out Robinson Cano comes to the plate and he walks. M Kirkman will take over the pitching duties for the Rangers. With the bases loaded Kyle Seager steps up to the plate and grounds into a double play to end the top of the inning. Fernando Rodney will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Michael Choice will start the home half of the inning with a line drive to Austin Jackson for an out. Back to the top of the order for Leonys Martin who pops out to Logan Morrison. That brings Elvis Andrus to the plate and he grounds out to Brad Miller to end the game. 4-2 Mariners win.