Mariners Pregame: Jekyll and Hyde, starting matchup

Game 83: The Seattle Mariners (40-42) face the Los Angeles Angels (43-42) in the finale of a three-game series at 12:37 p.m. at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

The M’s were shut out by Ricky Nolasco’s three-hitter on Saturday night, one night after pounding four homers and 17 hits against the Angels.

After opening the season going 7-18 in the team’s first 25 road games, the Mariners are 8-7 in last 15 road games, dating back to May 25.

Starting matchup: LHP James Paxton (5-3, 3.44) faces Jesse Chavez (5-8, 5.04).

Mariners Notes

• Jean Segura has reached base safely in 24 of 28 games on the road this season, including 22 games with at least one1 hit.
• Overall on the road he is batting .349 (44 for 126) with 19 runs scored, 10 doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, two HBP, four walks and five stolen bases.
• Among A.L. leaders on the road this season he ranks 2nd in average and 7th in on-base percentage (.379).

This Day in Mariners History

In 1990, Randy Johnson is named A.L. Pitcher of the Month for June. Johnson is 5-0 with a 2.40 ERA for the month that began with the Mariners first no-hitter on June 2.

In 1997, Jeff Fassero lays down a bunt single against San Francisco to log the first ever hit by a Mariners pitcher.