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Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners preview, Saturday 4/13, 8:40 CT

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April 13, 2024

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Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners preview, Saturday 4/13, 8:40 CT

Saturday notes…

THE SHŌTA FILE: In his first two starts as a Cub, Shōta Imanaga allowed no runs and four hits, with no walks and 12 strikeouts. The fewest runs by any Cub in his first three starts is two, by George McConnell in 1916 (27⅓ innings) and Rich Harden in 2008 (17⅓). Nine others gave up three, including Dizzy Dean in 1938 (18⅔ IP) and four this century: Carlos Villanueva (2013, 21), Felix Doubront (2014, 18), Eddie Butler (2017, 14) and Cole Hamels (2018, 18). The fewest hits in the first three starts is eight, by Burt Hooton (1971, 21⅓ IP). Jose Guzman (1993, 21⅓) and Harden (2008, 17⅓). The fewest walks is none, by Charlie Smith (1911, 18 IP). McConnell issued one in 1916 and eight others had two, from Robin Roberts in 1966 (28) to Smyly in 2022. The most strikeouts are 30, by Matt Clements (2002, 21 IP) and Harden. Nine more had at least 20, including Jose Quintana (25 in 2017), John Lackey (22 in 2002) and Hamels (20 in 2018). (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53; more on Imanaga below)
HAPP-ENINGS: Ian Happ has reached base safely in all 13 games this season, tied for the second-longest streak in the major leagues in 2024 (trailing José Altuve – 15). During this run, Happ is hitting .280/.410/.380 (14-for-50) with 11 walks and 11 runs scored.
THE BUSCH LEAGUE: Michael Busch, last eight games since April 3: .357/.406/.786 (10-for-28) with three doubles and three home runs.
WALKING ON BY: The Cubs’ 60 walks rank third in the National League behind the Pirates (63) and Dodgers (65). Both the Pirates (14) and Dodgers (16) have played more games than the Cubs (13).

Here are today’s particulars.

Cubs lineup:

Mariners lineup:

Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Emerson Hancock, RHP

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Shōta Imanaga has been nothing less than magnificent so far in two MLB starts — no runs and just four hits allowed in 10 innings, with 12 strikeouts. It might have been more innings if not for the long rain delay Sunday.

He’s obviously never faced the Mariners or anyone on their active roster. Keep up the great work, Shōta.

Emerson Hancock is making his sixth MLB start. He made three last year that were pretty good, but he’s been hit pretty hard in two outings this year: 11.42 ERA, 1.962 WHIP, three home runs allowed in just 8⅔ innings.

Another pitcher who’s never faced the opponent or anyone on the roster. We’ll see who has the advantage tonight.

Hancock was the Mariners’ first round pick (sixth overall) in 2020, for whatever that’s worth.

Today’s game is on Marquee Sports Network. You can find out if Marquee is available via a provider in your area here. It’s also on MLB Network (outside the Cubs and Mariners market territories).

Here is the complete MLB.com live streaming page for today.

MLB.com Gameday

Baseball-reference.com game preview

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The 2024 Game Thread procedure will be like last year’s, similar to what we’ve used for Spring Training.

You’ll find the game preview posted separately on the front page two hours before game time (90 minutes for some early day games following night games).

At the same time, a StoryStream containing the preview will also post on the front page, titled “Cubs vs. (Team) (Day of week/date) game threads.” It will contain every post related to that particular game, including the First Pitch Thread and the overflow thread, as well as the recap when it’s published. The recap will also live on the front page as a separate post.

You will also be able to find the preview, First Pitch Thread and the overflow thread in the box marked “Chicago Cubs Game Threads” at the bottom of the front page (you can also find them in this section link). The StoryStream for each game can also be found in that section.

The First Pitch thread will post at five minutes before game time, then an overflow thread at 90 minutes after the scheduled game time.

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Female Seattle police officers alleging discrimination sue city, department

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Female Seattle police officers alleging discrimination sue city, department

Four Seattle Police Department employees sued the force Tuesday after the city failed to respond to their claims of sexual discrimination and harassment filed. The four women employees — Judinna Gulpan, Valerie Carson, Kame Spencer and Lauren Truscott — in…

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Video: How the new-look Seahawks defense will keep offenses guessing – Seattle Sports

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July 3, 2024

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Video: How the new-look Seahawks defense will keep offenses guessing – Seattle Sports

How will Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald keep opposing offenses guessing with his new-look defense? ESPN’s Brady Henderson explained to Mike Lefko on The Brock & Salk Show on Seattle Sports 710 AM.

Listen to The Brock & Salk Show weekdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Seattle Sports 710 AM or on-demand wherever you listen to podcasts.

Learn more about The Brock & Salk Show here: https://sports.mynorthwest.com/category/seahawks/

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Seattle Mariners’ Offensive Woes Continue as it Gets Smothered by Baltimore Orioles’ Pitching

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July 3, 2024

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Seattle Mariners’ Offensive Woes Continue as it Gets Smothered by Baltimore Orioles’ Pitching

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners were tasked with stopping one of the most dynamic offenses in the league on Tuesday in the first game of a series against the Baltimore Orioles. The good news: the Mariners successfully stifled the Orioles’ offense. The bad news: Seattle’s offense was nonexistent, resulting in a 2-0 win for Baltimore at T-Mobile Park.

It’s the third-straight loss for the Mariners, who fell to 47-40 on the year. Here’s a breakdown on everything that happened in Tuesday’s cross-country American League contest:

Offense. There’s not much else to be said. Seattle’s offense mustered just two hits for the game. Its best chance to score didn’t come until the bottom of the ninth with the game-tying runs at second and third and the go-ahead run at the plate. Both those base runners got on base via hit-by-pitches.

The Mariners missed out on the walk-off opportunity and the chance to get in a position to score in general. Seattle had three at-bats with runners in scoring position, and went 0-for-3. That makes the Mariners 5-for-35 with runners in scoring position in its last four games, including the most recent three-game series against the Minnesota Twins.

Seattle’s starting pitcher George Kirby did his job. He went 6 1/3 innings pitched and struck out five batters while letting up two earned runs on seven hits and walked one batter.

Manager Scott Servais bumped Julio Rodriguez down to seventh in the lineup to, in his words, give him a breather and try to get more hitters comfortable. It didn’t have the results he or Rodriguez wanted. Josh Rojas was the lone Mariner to earn a hit and Rodriguez went 0-for-4 and struck out twice — the second time in the ninth inning to end the game with two men on.

Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn hit an RBI single in the top of the fourth to put his team up 1-0 .

Baltimore extended its lead to 2-0 in the top of the seventh courtesy of an RBI single from Cedric Mullins.

Mariners reliever Austin Voth came in for the last two outs of the seventh inning and helped leave the bases loaded to prevent the Orioles from tacking on any further runs.

Rodriguez struck out swinging in the ninth with Luke Raley at third base and Ryan Bliss at second, giving Baltimore the win and preventing a potential game-tying or go-ahead scenario for the Mariners.

This was a winnable game for Seattle. Many of its losses have been winnable games. Luckily for the Mariners, the Houston Astros also lost 7-6 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, keeping Seattle’s lead at three games in the American League West. … Unluckily, the offensive woes continue for the Mariners. The best performance in the lineup came from Rojas, who accounted for both of Seattle’s hits. … Kirby took the loss and fell to a 7-6 record on the year. … The Mariners’ pitching staff combined for seven strikeouts and two walks for the game. … Logan Gilbert will get the start in Game 2 of the series at 7:10 p.m. PST on Wednesday. He will face Dean Kremer for the Orioles.

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