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Monday, March 25, 2013 Goodyear Ballpark SEATTLE MARINERS (18-10) at CINCINNATI REDS (9-17-2)

Game #29 Road #15

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: RH Brandon Maurer (2-1, 1.20) vs. RH Homer Bailey (1-0, 5.40) 1:05 pm Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle / Mariners.com TV: None
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record............................... 18-10 PEORIA STADIUM........................... 10-6 Home Record.................................... 8-6 Road Record................................... 10-4 Current Streak.....................................L2

TODAYS TILTthe Mariners (18-10) continue Cactus League play today with a road game against the Cincinnati Reds (9-17-2) at Goodyear Ballparkdespite dropping the last two games, the Mariners have won 7 of their last 10 Cactus League games, and with an 18-10 record have the thirdbest winning percentage (.643) in spring play behind Kansas City (21-6-1/.778) and Baltimore (17-73/.708)right-hander Brandon Maurer (2-1, 1.20) will make his third spring start (6th appearance) against Reds right-hander Homer Bailey (1-0, 5.40).

THE COUNTDOWN
7 days to Opening Day, 4/1 at Oakland 14 days to Home Opener, 4/8 vs. Houston

UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)

TODAY: Mariners at Reds SEA Maurer*, Pryor, Capps, Perez, Luetge CIN Bailey* 1:10 710 ESPN Seattle

RECENT RESULTS
March 18..........................W, 6-5 at OAK March 19........................... W, 6-3 vs. SF March 21.......................... L, 4-7 vs. CHI March 22............................ W, 3-1 at SD March 23........................L, 5-10 vs. CLE March 24............................ L, 4-8 at ARI

TUESDAY: Mariners vs. Royals 1:05 710 ESPN Seattle SEA Bonderman*, Farquhar, Furbush, Wilhelmsen, Loe, Pyror KC Chen* WEDNESDAY: Mariners vs. Dodgers SEA Hernandez*, Ramirez LAD Kershaw* 1:05 710 ESPN Seattle

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 26.................. Kansas City (1:05) March 27.................. LA Dodgers (1:05) March 28................ @Chicago-NL (1:05) March 29................................Travel Day March 30......... vs. Colorado (Salt Lake ) Bold - Peoria Stadium

ONE WEEK AWAYin exactly one week the Mariners will open the 2013 regular season against the Oakland As (7:07 p.m.)and in two weeks the Mariners will host the Houston Astros at Safeco Field in the 2013 home opener (7:10 p.m.). ROAD GRAYSthe Mariners are 10-4 when playing as the road team this spring, tying for the spring lead with the Detroit Tigers (most in the Cactus League). SPRING WINSthe Mariners 18 wins are the second-most this spring behind the Royals (21-6-1), and are already tied for 3rd-most in club spring historySeattle also had 18 wins in 1998 & 2004, 20 in 1999 and a club-record 21 in 1994. SMOAKINJustin Smoak is batting .408 (20x49) with 7 doubles, 4 home runs, 11 RBI and a 1.230 OPS (.434 OBP, .796 SLG)amongst Cactus League leaders ranks tied for first in doubles (7), 4th in slugging (.796), 6th in total bases (39) and 4th in OPS (1.230)he has recorded at least one hit in 13 of his 15 Cactus League games, including a current 7-game hitting streak (.458/11x24) additionally, Smoak is batting .378 (14x37) left-handed and .500 (6x12) right-handed. KING FELIX TO GET SIXTH OPENING DAY NODFelix Hernandez will be the Mariners Opening Day starter April 1 vs. the Oakland Asif all goes as planned, this will be King Felixs sixth career Opening Day start (2007, 2009-2012), which will tie Randy Johnson for the club recordFelix is 3-0, 1.59 ERA (7 ER, 39.2 IP) with 33 strikeouts in his five career Opening Day startsLHP Brett Anderson will start for the As. KING FELIXFelix Hernandez struck out 9 batters in 6.0 scoreless innings Friday night vs. the Padres, including 6 consecutive in the third and fourth inningsafter allowing 2 hits in the second inning, Felix retired the final 13 batters he faced to end his start (70 pitches, 50 strikes)Felix is scheduled to make his final spring start Wednesday vs. the Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw. SAVE MEthe Mariners are T2nd for the Cactus League lead with 10 saves, including two each by Oliver Perez and Danny Farquharrecorded a save in 6 of last 7 winsthe bullpen has posted a 4.18 ERA (74 ER, 159.1 IP) ERA this spring, 4th-lowest in the Cactus League. MORE MORALESKendrys Morales has homered in 4 of his last 5 games, and is tied for the team lead (w/Morse) with 6 home runsoverall Morales is batting .346 (16x49) with 13 RBI and a 1.040 OPShe has recorded at least one hit in 11 of his last 13 games (.364/16x44). CACTUS LEAGUE NUGGETS
Mighty Morse - Michael Morse is T2nd in the Cactus League with 6 HRis batting .319 in 16 G. Shoppach HBP - Kelly Shoppach is T2nd this spring with 3 HBPled AL w/18 HBP in 2009. Current Roster - Mariners roster currently is at 33 players (27 roster + 5 non-roster). Radio - The remaining spring games will air LIVE on 710 ESPN Seattle. Extra Bases - Seattle leads all teams with 119 extra base hits and a .516 slugging percentage. Michael Saunders (Canada) was named to the METLIFE All-WBC Team (.727 AVG, HR, 7 RBI). Jesus Montero ranks T6th in the Cactus League with 6 doubles. RH Brandon Maurer has recorded a 1.20 ERA (2 ER, 15.0 IP) in 5 G/2 GS and T10th w/15 Ks. RH Carter Capps is averaging 14.1 K/9.0 IP (11 K, 7.0 IP), T5th-highest in MLB (min. 5.0 IP). The Mariners are celebrating their 20th spring training playing games at Peoria Stadium.

BY THE NUMBERS

HR by Michael Morse & Kendrys Morales, 2nd-most in the Cactus League.

11 15 18 50

Extra base hits by Justin Smoak (7 2B, 4 HR) to tie for 2nd-most in the CL.

Strikeouts by Kameron Loe to tie for the Cactus League lead amongst relievers.

Wins by the Mariners, trailing only KC (21) for most spring training wins.

Home runs the Mariners have hit this spring to lead all Major League teams.

SPRING LONGBALLS
Here is a list of most home runs hit by the Mariners in spring training play: 51 (1999), 50 (2013), 47 (2009), 41 (1994), 40 (2000)Mariners current HR/G average of 1.79 is well ahead of the 1.59 mark set in 1999.

SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Single-game tickets for the 2013 season are currently on saletickets are available without a service charge at the Safeco Field Box Office and Mariners Team Storesgood tickets are still available for the Mariners home opener April 8 vs. Houston.

broadcast notes
Todays game vs. the Reds will be broadcast on ESPN 710 Seattle and the Mariners Radio Network Rick Rizzs (28th season) and Aaron Goldsmith (1st season) will call the game from Goodyear.

HOME RUN DERBYthe Mariners have hit 50 HR to lead all spring training teams (Cubs are 2nd w/44), which are second-most in spring club history (record is 51 in 1999 - 32 G)have hit at least one home run in 27 of 28 Cactus League gamesthe 50 home runs have been hit by 22 different players, including 6 home runs by Michael Morse and Kendrys Morales (T2nd in CL) the individual club record for home runs in a single spring training is 8 set by Mike Wilson in 2009. ACKLEY HEATING UPDustin Ackley has recorded four consecutive multi-hit games (.500/8x16) to raise his spring batting average from .292 to .375 (15x40). HEY AARON, DID YOU KNOW?that Kameron Loe has recorded 15 strikeouts in his 8 Cactus League relief appearances?the 15 strikeouts are tied for the most by any reliever in Cactus League playhe is averaging 13.5 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched.

2013 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES March 25, 2013 at Cincinnati Reds

TODAYS STARTING PITCHER -- #37 BRANDON MAURER (RHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2012 Jackson 9-2 3.20 24 24 1 0 137.2 133 54 49 4 48 117 2013 SPRING 2-1 1.20 5 2 0 0 15.0 13 2 2 0 5 15 MiLB TOTALS 16-17 3.65 67 58 2 0 323.0 308 152 131 20 101 294

2013 Spring Training: Scheduled to make his sixth spring appearance (3rd start) today vs. the Redsis 2-1 with a 1.20 ERA (2 ER, 15.0 IP)recorded 15 strikeouts to lead the team, one ahead of Felix HernandezND in GS 3/19 vs. SF, allowing only 1 R on 3 H in 5.0 IPW#2 on 3/14 vs. CIN, allowing only 3 H in 4.0 scoreless innings (4.0,3,0,0,2,4)L#1, allowing 1 R on 4 H in 3.0 IP (1 BB, 4 K) on 3/7 at OAKW#1 on 3/1 vs. TEX (2.0,2,0,0,2,2)allowed 1H and 1 K in scoreless inning in ST debut on 2/25 vs. LAA (1.0,1,0,0,0,1). Named Southern League Most Outstanding pitcher of the Year after going 9-2 with a 3.20 ERA (49 ER, 137.2 IP) in 24 starts with AAJacksonnamed Most Improved Player by the Seattle Mariners. Led the Southern League with a .818 winning percentage and ranked 5th in ERA. Tied for the Generals lead in wins (9), while leading hte team in strikeouts (117) and innings pitched (137.1 IP).

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

2013 Spring Training: 0-0, 2.25 - has not allowed a run in last 5 official relief appearances (5.0 IP, 3 H, 6 K)...allowed 1 H and struck out 2 in 1.0 IP 3/19 vs. SF...struck out 1 in 1.0 IP 3/18 at OAK...struck out 1 in 1-2-3 8th inning 3/15 vs. Team NED...struck all 3 BF on 3/13 at KC...tossed scoreless 8th inning on 3/10 vs. CWS (1.0,1,0,0,0,0)...allowed 1 H in scoreless 9th inning 3/7 at KC...2 ER in 1.0 IP 3/4 vs. COL (2 H, 2 SO, 1 HR)...allowed 1 unearned run in 1.0 IP on 2/27 at CLE (1.0,0,1,0,1,1)...allowed 1 BB in 1.0 scoreless inning in ST debut on 2/24 vs. SD. Pitched at four levels in the Mariners system last year, including making his Major League debut June 2 at Chicago (AL). Was 3-1, 3.91 in 26 relief appearances with the Mariners. Also pitched at AA Jackson (1-0, 1.13 in 11 G), AAA Tacoma (0-0, 0.00/16 G) and rehab assignment at A High Desert (0-0, 6.75/2 G).

#46 - Stephen Pryor (rhp):

#58 - Carter Capps (rhp):

2013 Spring Training: 0-0, 1.29 - struck out the side in the 9th inning to record first save on 3/22 at SD...struck out 2 of 3 BF in 1-2-3 9th inning in MiL game on 3/21 vs. TEX...struck out 2 of 3 BF in 1-2-3 7th inning on 3/17 vs. TEX...struck out 3 in 2.0 scoreless innings in B-game on 3/14 at CLR (2.0,2,0,0,1,3)...allowed 1 R on 2 H and struck out 1 on 3/10 vs. CWS...allowed an unearned run on 1 hit in 1.0 IP on 3/7 at KC...1-2-3 IP 3/4 vs. COL...ShO IP 2/28 at SF (2 H, 3 K)...allowed 2 walks in 1.0 scorless inning in ST debut on 2/24 vs. SD. Divided 2012 season between Jackson (AA), Tacoma (AAA) and the Mariners. Was 0-0, 3.96 in 18 games after making his big league debut Aug. 3 (at NYY). Recorded at least one strikeout in 14 of 18 big league appearances. Made only 43 minor league appearances before joining Mariners (4 in 2011, 39 in 2012).

#59 - Oliver Perez (lhp):

2013 Spring Training: 0-0-2, 2.84 - charged with 1 R on 2 H and struck out 6 in 2.2 innings in MiL game on 3/21 vs. TEX...allowed 1 R on 2 H in 1.0 IP 3/18 at OAK...SV#2 on 3/16 at COL, tossing scoreless 9th inning (1 BB, 1 K)...SV#1 on 3/14 vs. CIN, retiring all 3 BF in 9th inning...allowed 1 H and Kd 1 in 1.0 ShO IP 3/2 vs. LAD...tossed 1.1 scoreless innings in ST debut on 2/22 vs. SD...allowed 1 R in 1.0 IP on 2/26 at MIL (1.0,0,1,1,1,0,WP,HB). Was 1-3, 2.12 in 33 relief appearances with Seattle last season...all 3 losses came in extra innings. Did not allow a run in 20 consecutive appearances July 13-Sept. 14, tied for fourth-longest streak in club history. Was 2-2, 4.65 with 1 save in 22 relief appearances with AAA Tacoma...at time of recall, led PCL with 12.19 Ks/9.0 IP.

#44 - Lucas Luetge (lhp):

2013 Spring Training: 0-0, 4.50 - worked 1-2-3 8th inning 3/24 @ARIZ (1 K)...tossed scoreless inning, allowing 1 hit and striking out 1 in MiL game on 3/21 vs. TEX...allowed 1 R on 1 H on 3/18 at OAK...walked 1 and struck out 4 in 2.0 scoreless innings, 3/15 vs. Team NED...charged with 1 R on 2 H in 1.0 IP on 3/12 vs. ARI (1.0,2,1,1,1,1)...allowed 2 R (1 ER) on 3 H, while King 3 in 1.0 IP 3/10 vs. CWS (1.0,3,2,1,0,3,WP)...allowed 1 H and Kd 1 in 1.0 scoreless inning 3/7 at KC...struck out side 3/4 vs. COL (1.0,1,1,0,0,3)...tossed 1.0 ShO IP (H, BB) on 2/27 at CLE...allowed 1 R on 3 hits in 1.0 IP in ST debut on 2/24 vs. SD (1.0,3,1,1,1,1). Went 2-2 with a 3.98 (18 ER, 40.2 IP) ERA in 63 relief appearances with Seattle in his rookie season. Led the team with 12 holds, T4th-most among AL rookie relief pitchers. Made 63 relief appearances, 4th-most amongst AL rookies, and T3rd-most in rookie club history. Selected by Seattle from Milwaukee in the ML phase of the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 8, 2011.

MINOR LEAGUE EXTRAS: #96 - Tyler Burgoon (rhp): Was 8-2, 3.25 in 53 relief appearances with high-A High Desert in 2013; struck out 80 and walked 31
Mariners 10th round selection of the 2010 June Draft out of the University of Michigan.

#75 - David Colvin (rhp): Went 5-3, 3.15 ERA in 32 games, including 1 start, with A Clinton in 2012played for Israel in the World Baseball Classic qualifierselected by Seattle in the 27th round of the 2011 June Draft out of Pomona Pitzer college after he graduated. #90 - Steven Hensley (rhp): Split 2012 season between AA Jackson (2-2, 3.24 in 20 relief apps) and AAA Tacoma (2-4, 6.24 in 24
games)has spent five seasons in Mariners minor league systemselected by Seattle in the 4th round of the 2008 June Draft out of Elon University.

#76 - Stephen Kohlscheen (rhp): Spent majority of season with High Desert (3-2, 3.27 in 29 games), but also appeared in games
with Clinton (1-1, 3.96 in 12 games) and Jackson (0-0, 0.00 in 1 game)was the Mariners 45th round pick out of Auburn University.

TOMORROWS STARTING PITCHER -- #32 JEREMY BONDERMAN (RHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2012 INJURED - DID NOT PITCH 2013 SPRING 2-0 7.20 4 2 0 0 10.0 13 8 8 2 2 5 MLB TOTALS 67-77 4.89 207 193 6 2 1176.0 1245 691 639 147 404 929

2013 Spring Training: 2-0, 7.20 - W#2 on 3/15 at LAA, allowing 2 R on 5 H and struck out 2 in 4.0 innings...allowed 2-out solo HR to Parrino in the 6th inning on 3/7 at OAK (3.0,3,1,1,0,2,HR)...allowed 2 R on 3 H in 2.0 IP on 3/2 vs. LAD...allowed a 2-out, 3-run HR to Hank Conger in ST debut on 2/25 vs. LAA (1.0,2,3,3,1,0,HR). Last appeared in the Majors in 2010 with the Detroit Tigers when he went 8-10 with a 5.53 ERA in 30 G/29 GS...underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in April 2012. Pitched 8 seasons for the Tigers from 2003-2010...went 67-77 with a 4.89 ERA (639 ER, 1176.0 IP) in 207 career games (193 starts) for the Tigers, and recorded 7.11 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched (929 SO). Signed as a Minor League free agent on January 9, 2013.