hello and welcome to flash AI news with a two- game split against the San Diego Padres the Seattle Mariners gained ground in the AL West while losing a game in the Wild Card race they continue their home stand with a crucial four-game Series against the Texas Rangers kicking off a string of seven games against their division Rivals over the next two weeks here's a quick look at the upcoming matchups game one Thursday September 12th 6:40 p.m. Kumar rocker versus Bryce Miller odds 46% Rangers 54% Mariners game two Friday September 13th 7:10 p.m. Jacob deg Grom versus Logan Gilbert odds 56% Rangers 44% Mariners game three Saturday September 14th 6:40 p.m. Max Scherer versus Emerson Hancock odds 53% Rangers 47% Mariners game four Sunday September 15th 1:10 p.m. Andrew Heeney versus George Kirby odds 41% Rangers 59% Mariners the Rangers despite activating Stars Jacob deg Grom and Max Scherzer are struggling this season their lineup once formidable is underperforming and they are 7.5 games behind in the division key pitchers to watch are Kumar rocker making his MLB debut Jacob deg Grom returns from injury and Max Scherzer also returns from injury each game present presents a challenge for the Mariners as the Mariners fight for playoff positioning they're looking to close the gap in the AL West and wildcard standings please remember to like share comment and subscribe to flash AI news for more trending news thank you for watching