Mariners, Red Sox open series with unique pitching strategies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Seattle Mariners host the Boston Red Sox tonight at 7:10 PM PT, beginning a new series. Seattle will utilize a piggyback strategy with Bryce Miller starting and Luis Castillo following. The Red Sox counter with a trio of left-handed pitchers, adapting to the Mariners' left-handed heavy lineup. Injuries have caused lineup changes for Boston, including the absence of Isiah Kiner-Falefa. This series marks the first meeting between the two teams this season, with Seattle sporting their Steelheads jerseys in recognition of Juneteenth.
- •Mariners employ piggyback pitching strategy against Red Sox.
- •Bryce Miller starts; Luis Castillo will follow.
- •Red Sox adjusting lineup due to injuries.
- •Game time set for 7:10 PM PT.
- •Mariners wear Steelheads jerseys for Juneteenth.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners Game Preview and Discussion: Boston Red Sox at Seattle Mariners
"The Mariners bring back the piggyback with Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo to open the series against Boston
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