Saturday, March 12, 2016

Goodyear Ballpark

SEATTLE MARINERS (6-4) at CINCINNATI REDS (5-6-1)

Game #11 & #12 (6-4)

Road #6 (3-2)

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: LH Mike Montgomery (0-1, 4.34) vs. LH Cody Reed (1-0, 1.80)
7:05 pm MT/6:05 pm PT Radio: None TV: None
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record .................................. 6-4
PEORIA STADIUM ............................ 4-2
Home Record ................................... 3-2
Road Record .................................... 3-2
Current Streak ................................. 3 W

THE COUNTDOWN
24 days to Opening Day, 4/4 at TEX

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 12 ........................... at Cincinnati
.............................. vs. Los Angeles-NL
March 13 ........................ vs. Cincinnati
March 14 ........................... vs. Colorado
............................................... at Arizona
Bold - Peoria Stadium

BY THE NUMBERS

19-6

The Mariners have outscored their opponents 19-6 in the first two innings...
Seattle has scored 8 first-inning runs
and 11 second-inning runs in the
springs first 10 games...overall, Seattle
has outscored its opponents 62-53 in
the first 10 games.

16

The spring schedule will feature 16

games televised by ROOT Sports.

30

The Marinres split-squad teams feature

30 minor league players, 14 in the game
against the Dodgers and 16 in Goodyear against Cincinnati.

TONIGHTS TILTthe Mariners continue their 40th spring training with the 11th & 12th games of
the Cactus League season today on the road against the Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, and at home
against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Peoria Stadiumtonights games continue the 33-game Cactus
League schedule for the Mariners that will conclude April 2 vs. the Colorado Rockies at Salt River
FieldsSeattle will open the 2016 season April 4 at Globe Life Park vs. the Rangers.
TONIGHTS STARTING 9 AT REDSthe Mariners starting 9 today by batting order: Leonys
Martin (CF), Luis Sardias (2B), Seth Smith (RF), Stefen Romero (1B), Efren Navarro (LF), Jesus
Montero (DH), Mike Zunino (C), Chris Taylor (SS), Shawn OMalley (3B).
TONIGHTS STARTING 9 VS. DODGERSthe Mariners starting 9 today by batting order: Norichika
Aoki (LF), Ketel Marte (SS), Robinson Can (2B), Nelson Cruz (DH), Adam Lind (1B), Kyle Seager
(3B), Franklin Gutierrez (RF), Steve Clevenger (C).
UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)
SATURDAY:
Mariners (ss) at Cincinnati
7:05 pm
NO TV/NO RADIO
SEA

Montgomery*, Nuo*, Altavilla, Brewer

CIN

Reed*, Contreras, Hayes, Mattheus, Wood, OGrady

ROOT SPORTS/710 ESPN Seattle
SATURDAY:
Mariners (ss) vs. Los Angeles-NL 7:40 pm
LAD

Frias
SEA

Paxton*, De Fratus, Aro, Moore, Morla

SUNDAY:
Mariners vs. Cincinnati
1:10 pm
ROOT SPORTS/710 ESPN Seattle
CIN

DeSclafini, Cotham, Morris, Sanchez*, Villarreal, Weiss

SEA

Karns, Wieland, Guaipe, Parker

* left-handed pitcher

SPLIT-SQUAD ACTIONthe Mariners are playing two split-squad games this evening (vs. Dodgers
& at Reds)this is the first of three split-squad days for Seattle this spring, along with Monday,
March 14 (vs. Colorado & at Arizona) and Saturday, March 19 (at Kansas City & vs. Arizona).
THE HALL IS IN THE HOUSEBrad Horn, VP of Communications and Education for the Hall
of Fame, is in Peoria for the next three dayshell be followed into town by onther HOF staffer;
theyll be manning a booth on the third base concourse featuring information about the Hall, and
specifically Induction Weekend for Ken Griffey Jr.
CONTROL THE ZONEthrough the Springs first 10 games, Mariners hitters have walked 29 times
while striking out 57 times; meanwhile Mariners pitching has allowed just 23 walks while striking out
67that compares to 12 walks and 55 Ks for Mariners hitters in the first 9 games in 2015; and 31
walks and 60 strikeouts by Mariners pitchers in 2015.
ROMERO RAKINGStefen Romero is hitting .529 (9x17) with 4 runs, 2 doubles, 1 home run and
7 RBI in 8 games this springwith Triple-A Tacoma last year, he hit .292 (139x476) with 77 runs, 37
doubles, 4 triples, 17 home runs and 79 RBI in 116 games.

40

This is the Mariners 40th spring training in club historySeattle trained in

Tempe from 1977-1992 and have been
in Peoria since 1993 (played all road
games in 93 as stadium was being
completed).

THE ROSTER
The spring roster is currently at 61
players (40 roster, 19 non-roster,
2 DL)the camp breakdown by
position is the following: 27 pitchers
(8 non-roster, 1 DL), 8 catchers (2
non-roster, 1 DL), 13 infielders (5
non-roster) & 11 outfielders (3 nonroster).

ON THE AIR
Tonights game vs. the Dodgers will
be televised on ROOT Sports and
broadcast on ESPN 710 Seattle (6:40
pm PT/7:40 pm in AZ)Dave Sims,
Mike Blowers & Brad Adam will call
the game on TVRick Rizzs & Ken
Phelps will broadcast the game on
the radiocomplete spring training
day-by-day with TV and radio listings
is listed on Page 2 of the game notes.

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statistics, news releases & the media
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found on MarinersMedia.comif
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contact a member of the Mariners
Baseball Information staff.

HITTING FOR AVERAGEthe Mariners are hitting .307 (108x352) with 62 runs, 21 doubles, 4
triples, 8 home runs, 60 RBI and a .358 on-base percentage in 10 games this springthe .307
average ranks 4th in the Majors this spring behind Texas (.337), Arizona (.317) and Los Angeles-NL
(.316)Seattles .358 on-base percentage ranks 4th in the Cactus League behind Texas (.388), Los
Angeles-NL (.386) and Arizona (.369).
VS. THE REDSSeattle has not faced the Reds in Interleague Play since 2013, but they will meet
for a 3-game set in Cincinnati May 20-22the Mariners went 0-1 against the Reds during 2015
Spring TrainingSeattle leads the all-time regular season series 10-2.
VS. THE DODGERSSeattle went 0-3 against the Dodgers during Interleague Play in 2015, but will
not face each other this seasonthe Mariners went 0-2 against the Dodgers during 2015 Spring
TrainingSeattle trails the all-time regular season series 13-15.
WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?Arizona is currently one hour ahead of Seattle timewhen the
clocks change for Daylight Saving Time tomorrow, Seattle and Peoria will be on the same timeso,
todays game starts at 6:40 pm in Seattle (7:40 pm in Peoria).
BROADCAST NOTES ROOT SPORTS and 710 ESPN Seattle will provide complete coverage of
the Mariners 2016 Spring Training schedulea club-record tying 16 Cactus League games will be
televised (all from Peoria Stadium except the last game of the spring from Talking Stick) and radio
partner 710 ESPN will air 30 spring gamescomplete broadcast schedule on page 2 of game notes.
CACTUS LEAGUE REPORTthe Cactus League Report will be live from 6-8 pm (AZ time) three
more times this spring, all on Monday and all from the Salty Seorita in Peoriathe Cactus League
Report will be hosted by Rick Rizzs, Aaron Goldsmith, Dave Sims, Mike Blowers & Shannon Drayer.
2015 IN REVIEWcompleted the 2015 season 76-86 (.469), finishing 4th in the American League
West (12.0 games behind division winner Texas)registered 11 fewer wins than the 87-75 campaign
in 2014went 36-45 (.444) at home and 40-41 (.494) on the road.
HEY LAUREN, AS YOU KNOWthe Mariners have won 3 Spring Training games in a row for
the first time since March 11-13, 2014 and that Seattle had four 3-game win streaks during 2014
Spring TrainingBUT DID YOU KNOW?that they have not won four straight in Cactus League
play since March 16-19, 2013?in 2013 also had a 10-game win streak Feb. 23-March 4.

2016 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 12, 2016 AT CINCINNATI REDS

#37 MIKE MONTGOMERY (LHP)

YEAR TEAM
2015 Tacoma
SEATTLE
2016 SPRING
MLB Totals

W-L
4-3
4-6
-4-6

ERA
4.13
4.60
-4.60

G
11
16
-16

GS
11
16
-16

CG
0
2
-2

SHO
0
2
-2

IP
65.1
90.0
-90.0

H
59
92
-92

R
32
49
-49

ER
30
46
-46

HR
3
11
-11

BB
19
37
-37

SO
58
64
-64

2016 Spring Training - Is making his first appearance of the 2016 Spring Training.
Totals - Was 4-6, 4.60 ERA (46 ER, 90.0 IP) in 16 startswent 4-2, 1.62 ERA (9 ER, 50.0 IP) in first 7 starts of season (June 2-July 5).
Tough Finish - Went 0-4, 8.33 ERA (37 ER, 40.0 IP) over final 9 starts (July 10-Aug. 25).
Back to Tacoma - Optioned to AAA Tacoma Aug. 29 where he finished the season.
MLB Debut - Made MLB debut June 2 vs. NYY, recording a no-decision (6.0,4,1,1, 2,4).
Back-to-Back Shutouts - Tossed back-to-back shutouts June 23 vs. Kansas City and June 30 at San Diego7th time in club history
a pitcher has thrown consecutive shutouts, and first time since Freddy Garcia July 1 & July 6, 2001.
1-Hitter - Recorded 10th 1-hitter in club history June 30 at San Diego, and first since Jarrod Washburn on July 6, 2009 vs. Baltimore.
First Win - Earned first MLB win in his third career start June 13 at Houston
AAA Tacoma - Made 11 starts with AAA Tacoma going 4-3, 4.13 ERA (30 ER, 65.1 IP).
Welcome - Acquired from Tampa Bay on March 31 in exchange for RHP Erasmo Ramirezoptioned to AAA Tacoma where he opened
the season.

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

#38 Vidal Nuo (LHP):

#96 Charles Brewer (RHP):

2016 Spring Training: 0-1, 6.75 ERA in 3 games: made Spring Training
debut in Charity game on 3/2 vs. SD, tossing 1-2-3 inning...allowed 2 R on
3 H in 2.0 IP on 3/5 vs. LAA...L#1 on 3/8 at CLE, allowing 1 run on 2 H in
bottom of 8th inning.
Last Season - Split season with Seattle and Arizona, combining to go
1-5 with 3.74 ERA (37 ER, 89.0 IP) in 35 games including 10 starts.
With Seattle - Was 1-4 with a 4.10 ERA (34 ER, 74.2 IP) with 62 strikeouts in 32 games including 10 starts with the Mariners.
In Relief - Posted a 1.91 ERA (8 ER, 37.2 IP) with 39 strikeouts in 25
relief appearances with Seattle (22 G) & Arizona (3).
Trade - Acquired along with INF/OF Mark Trumbo on June 3 from Arizona in exchange for C Welington Castillo, RHP Dominic Leone, OF Gabby
Guerrero and INF Jack Reinheimer.

2016 Spring Training: 0-0, 9.00 in 1 game: allowed 1 R on 1 H on 3/5 vs.

LAA (1.0,1,1,1,1,0,WP).
Last Season - Went 1-1, with 2.08 ERA (4 ER, 17.1 IP) in 5 starts combined between AZL Indians and AA Akron (w/Cleveleand organization).
Welcome to Seattle - Signed a Minor League contract with the Mariners on Feb. 11, 2016.

MINOR LEAGUE EXTRAS:

2016 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 2 games: allowed 1 BB and 1 K in

scoreless inning on 3.7 vs. ARI...allowed 2 R (0 ER) on 3/10 vs. CHI
(1.0,1,2,0,0,2,HR).
Last Season - Went 3-8, 2.53 ERA (22 ER, 78.1 IP in 42 games with A
Bakersfield.
Drafted - Selected by the Mariners in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB
First-Year Player Draft out of Belmont Abbey College.

#99 Dan Altavilla (RHP):

Last Season - Went 6-12 with 4.07 ERA (67 ER, 148.1 IP) in 28 starts
with High-A Bakersfield.
League Leader - Led the California League in starts (28), while also
ranking T1st in shutouts (1), 2nd in opponent average (.246), 4th in Ks
(134) and innings pitched (148.1) and 6th in ERA (4.07) and WHIP (1.29).
Drafted - Selected by Seattle in the 5th round of the 2014 MLB FirstYear Player Draft out of Mercyhurst College.

#97 Matt Anderson (RHP):

Last Season - Went 3-5 with 10 saves and 3.90 ERA (29 ER, 67.0 IP)
in 44 games, 1 start with AA Jackson...also appearedin 3 games with
AAA Tacoma
Drafted - Signed as a non-drafted free agent on Aug. 3, 2012...graduated from Chaffey (CA) College in 2011.

#95 Matt Clancy (RHP):

Last Season - Went 1-4, 1.19 ERA (4 ER, 30.1 IP) in 22 relief appearances in first professional season with Short-A Everett
Drafted - Selected by the Mariners in the 13th round of the 2015 MLB
First-Year Player Draft out of St. Johns University.

#98 Emilio Pagan (RHP):

#94 Ryan Yarbrough (LHP):

Last Season - Made 16 starts with A Bakersfield, going 4-7 with 3.76
(34 ER, 81.1 IP)...also appeared in games with AZL Mariners (7/16-25)
and A Clinton (7/26-31).
Drafted - Selected by Seattle in the 4th round of the 2014 MLB FirstYear Player Draft out of Old Dominion.

2016 SEATTLE MARINERS - SPRING TRAINING DAY-BY-DAY

DAY
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

DATE
March 2
March 3
March 4
March 5
March 6
March 7
March 8
March 9
March 10
March 11
March 12

Sunday
Monday

March 13
March 14

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

March 15
March 16
March 17
March 18
March 19

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

March 20
March 21
March 22
March 23
March 24
March 25
March 26
March 27
March 28
March 29
March 30
March 31
April 1
April 2

Bold: Home team

OPP
San Diego (Charity Game)
San Diego Padres
Milwaukee Brewers
Los Angeles Angels
Texas Rangers
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Royals
Chicago Cubs
San Francisco Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Colorado Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Angels
San Francisco Giants
Oakland Athletics
Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cleveland Indians
Los Angeles Dodgers
OFF DAY
Oakland Athletics
Colorado Rockies
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Kansas City Royals
Cleveland Indians
San Diego Padres
OFF DAY
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies

(ss) split squad game

SCORE
W, 7-0
W, 6-5
L, 2-5
L, 7-9
W, 7-3
L, 8-10
L, 3-4
W, 7-5
W, 10-8
W, 5-4

WINNER
Paxton (1-0)
Cishek (1-0)
Peralta
Alcantara
Iwakuma (1-0)
De La Rosa
Otero
Sampson (1-0)
Fry (1-0)
Iwakuma (2-0)
Goodyear
Peoria
Peoria
Peoria
Salt River
Tempe
Peoria
Mesa (Hohokam)
Peoria
Surprise
Peoria
Peoria
Glendale

LOSER
Perdomo (0-1)
Torres (0-1)
Walker (0-1)
Rollins (0-1)
Tepesch
Paxton (1-1)
Nuo (0-1)
Pounders
Acevedo
Samardzija

SAVE

Chapman
Zeid
Capps
Shaw
Aro (1)
Parker (1)
Zych
7:05/6:05
7:40/6:40
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:05
1:10
1:05
7:10
1:10
1:05

REC
1-0
2-0
2-1
2-2
3-2
3-3
3-4
4-4
5-4
6-4

ATT
5,505
3,901
3,745
8,425
6,649
6,214
3,893
5,921
9,226
11,708

R/TV
R/TV
R/TV
R#
R#/TV
R#
R#TV
R/TV
R/TV
R

Peoria
Salt River
Peoria
Peoria
Mesa (Sloan)
Peoria
Goodyear
Peoria

7:10
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:05
1:10
6:05
12:10

R/TV
R#
R#/TV
R/TV
R
R/TV
R
R/TV

Peoria
Salt River

7:10
12:10

R/TV
R/TV

TV = ROOT Sports Broadcast R# - Delayed radio on 710 ESPN Seattle