Athletics begin four-game series against Mariners in Seattle

The Athletics open a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Jack Perkins starts on the mound for the Athletics, entering the game with a 3-10 record and a 6.42 ERA. The Mariners counter with starting pitcher Kade Anderson, a high-ranking prospect making his third major league start. Seattle currently sits at 66-74, trailing the Houston Astros by five and a half games in the American League standings. The Athletics enter the contest following a series split with the Texas Rangers. Several Athletics players, including Tommy White and Denzel Clarke, remain out or limited due to injuries as the team aims to disrupt Seattle's postseason push.

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