Mariners Game Preview #23: Mariners (9-13) Vs. Rangers (11-10)

Apr 18, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodríguez (44) celebrates after a game against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Last night the Mariners ended their four-game skid, and today they can get back on track with another victory over the Rangers, bringing a series victory as well. The Mariners have won one series so far this season, sweeping the Astros in 4 games at T-Mobile, but considering the state of that team, it’s not as impressive a feat as one might imagine.

That very series victory is sandwiched between two long losing streaks, a 5-game losing streak leading up to the series and a 4-game losing streak following that, which they ended last night. Needless to say, the Mariners are not exactly sitting pretty at the moment. Today offers the chance to win their second series of the season and hopefully right the ship and find some more victories for the rest of April.

Bryan Woo will take the mound tonight against MacKenzie Gore. Gore was acquired by the Rangers over the winter to boost a much-depleted pitching staff, a common theme for AL West teams this season. Gore hasn’t given up more than 3 runs in any of his 5 starts so far this season and has only given up two home runs all season long.

Gore walked 6 in his most recent start, so it’s not like he’s been inhuman to start the season. If the Mariners can show patience and discipline at the plate and put the pressure of baserunners on Gore, they may be able to get to him in ways few have so far this season. So far this season, the Mariners are 6th in MLB in walk rate, so if they can just keep doing what they’ve been doing, I like their chances.