Mariners Game #55: 5/29/25, WAS at SEA

Emerson Hancock gets the start for Seattle opposite MacKenzie Gore for the Washington Nationals

Lineups:

This may not be the facing-a-lefty lineup one might expect given neutral ground, but it is certainly one we have been conditioned to expect this season.

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Nationals lineup!

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News:

Casey Lawrence is back for another stint with the big-league club, replacing Blas Castaño, who made his big-league debut in last night’s stinker. Lawrence will inevitably be sent down again when the team reinstates Bryce Miller, who is slated to pitch Friday.

Also in rehabbing pitcher news, Logan Gilbert is making a rehab start tonight in Tacoma. Game time is 7:05 PT and you can watch on the MiLB TV app, or follow along in the First Pitch app.

In more injury news, Luke Raley was at the ballpark today taking some swings off the machine. He said he wasn’t swinging max effort, but that didn’t stop him from sending a few over the fence during his power round of BP. Raley says he’s feeling fine as he continues to work back, just dealing with normal soreness after exertion. Obliques are tricky injuries to rehab and Raley said it’s the first time he’s dealt with this kind of injury, so he’s trying to be really careful and not overdo it effort-wise (always a challenge for the all-out Raley), but if he feels good after today there’s a possibility he could take some swings in Tacoma this weekend.

Captain’s Log:

Dan Wilson on Emerson Hancock’s spike in velocity, fourth-highest increase in MLB this season:

“That’s been a really encouraging sign for him. Some of that I think you can attribute to his mentality and his ability to attack hitters. We talk a lot about attacking the zone, but he’s taken that to the next level. And sometimes that mental approach can help with your stuff as well. I think he’s just in a really good spot, physically and mentally, and continues to throw the ball well for us, and the confidence has really grown.”

Game Information:

Game time and location: 6:40 PM Pacific at T-Mobile Park

TV: ROOT SPORTS with Aaron Goldsmith and Dave Valle on the call

Radio: Seattle Sports (710 AM) with Rick Rizzs and Shannon Drayer

Today in Mariners History:

· 2000 – Mike Cameron robs Herbert Perry of a home run while trailing 3-0 against Chicago in the 5^th inning. The Mariners come back to win 5-4.

· 2002 – Freddy García records his 50^th career win at Tampa Bay, he is the sixth Mariners pitcher to win 50 games.

· 2003 – Bret Boone hits his 200^th career home run off of Brad Radke in Mariners 10-6 win at Minnesota.

· 2015 – Taijuan Walker had the best start of his young career, tossing 8.0 scoreless innings to lead the Mariners to a 2-1 win over Cleveland…Walker tied a career high with 8 strikeouts in the game.