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4/5: Open Game Thread

Morales gets first start in the field, Smoak sits

Michael Morse leads all of baseball in home runs.
Michael Morse leads all of baseball in home runs.
Jason O. Watson

Seattle Mariners (2-2) @ Chicago White Sox (2-1)

Preview: Will Beavan keep the ball in the park?

Time: 5:10 PDT
Location: U.S. Cellular Bandbox Field, Chicago, IL
Television: ROOT Sports

Lineups:

Seattle Mariners Chicago White Sox
8 Franklin Gutierrez 8 Alejandro De Aza
9 Michael Saunders 5 Jeff Keppinger
3 Kendrys Morales 9 Alex Rios
DH Michael Morse DH Adam Dunn
2 Jesus Montero 3 Paul Konerko
5 Kyle Seager 7 Dayan Viciedo
7 Jason Bay 6 Alexei Ramirez
4 Dustin Ackley 2 Tyler Flowers
6 Brendan Ryan 4 Gordon Beckham
1 Blake Beavan 1 Jose Quintana

As you may have noticed, Kendrys Morales is starting in the field for the first time this season. It's a gentle reminder that Justin Smoak won't be penciled into the lineup every day if he doesn't produce and that, unlike last season, there are decent contingency options if he doesn't hit.

Also, credit Eric Wedge for putting his best outfield defense behind Blake Beavan. The right-hander has one of the lowest ground ball rates in the league, so props to the skipper for his alignment.