Shooting for the third series win of the year.
SEATTLE MARINERS OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Ichiro RF Kotsay CF
Winn LF Kendall C
Beltre 3B Chavez 3B
Sexson 1B Hatteberg 1B
Boone 2B Durazo DH
Ibanez DH Ellis 2B
Bloomquist SS Kielty LF
Reed CF Swisher RF
Olivo C Scutaro SS
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Pineiro (2-1, 5.85) Zito (0-4, 6.60)
The Mariners won 7-6 the last time these two pitchers faced off, with Bret Boone hitting a grand slam in the first and Greg Dobbs driving in three runs with a seventh-inning double. Zito's still a mess - he can't locate his curve very often, and doesn't have the stuff to get by without it. As for Joel, keep an eye on his velocity, as he was working in the 87-89 range last week against Texas. If he's doing that again, he'll have some trouble reaching the sixth.
LET'S GO MARINERS!