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Mariners Pregame: M’s go streaking, lineups and starters

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo reacts after giving up a run on a ground out by Boston Red Sox’s Josh Rutledge, which scored Hanley Ramirez, during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on May 26, 2017. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)
By Dave Nichols daven@spokesman.com(509) 459-5441

Game 60: The Seattle Mariners (29-30) host the Minnesota Twins (29-25) in the second of a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. at Safeco Field.

The Mariners pounded the Twins 12-3 in the opener on Tuesday.

The Mariners have won a season-high-tying four straight games. It is the fourth four-game winning streak for Seattle this season. Over the last nine games, the Mariners are averaging 7.7 runs per game (69 runs) while batting .353 as a team.

Transaction: The Mariners signed shortstop Jean Segura to a five-year contract extension, reportedly for $70 million, with a club option for ’23 at $17 million.

Segura, 27, who is currently on the 10-day disabled list, leads the A.L. with a .341 average. He’s hit 10 doubles, four homers and has 20 RBIs with seven stolen bases. Segura led the N.L. in hits last season with 203.

Lineups and starters

Courtesy @MarinersPR
Courtesy @MarinersPR

Starters: RHP Yovani Gallardo (2-6, 6.24) vs. LHP Adalberto Mejia (1-1, 3.95)

Mariners Notes

  • Danny Valencia has driven in 12 runs during this first six games of the current homestand. His 24 RBI at home this season are tied for fifth in the American League.
  • Over their last nine games, the Mariners 6-7-8-9 hitters have combined to hit .406 (54 for 133) with 27 runs, 10 doubles, five home runs and 35 RBI.
  • Over the last 14 games, the Mariners relief corps has combined to post a 1.38 ERA (eight earned runs over 52 innings), the best bullpen ERA in MLB during that span.

This Day in Mariners History

In 1995, Trailing 2-0 after seven innings and having just two singles in the game, the Mariners erupted for a nine-run eighth inning at Baltimore. Edgar Martinez’ second career grand slam highlighted the 10-2 victory.