The Mariners defeated the White Sox yesterday thanks largely to a strong performance from Bryan Woo and just enough offense against White Sox lefty starter Noah Schultz before Colt Emerson broke the game wide open, but they’ll face another challenge today with Anthony Kay on the mound. Last time these two teams faced off, the Mariners hitters couldn’t solve Kay’s changeup, striking out five times in five innings while not punishing him for two walks. The Mariners will be switching things up on the pitching side, starting Bryce Miller, who was still on the IL last time these teams met, with Luis Castillo – who gave up two two-run homers in their last meeting – working out of the bullpen for the first time in his career.

With the White Sox bringing out yet another lefty, the Mariners are pulling out their righty lineup. J.P. Crawford gets a day off, shifting Emerson over to shortstop for his first big-league start at the position. Righty Patrick Wisdom will handle third, making his first MLB start since September 28 of 2024, and hopefully defer to Emerson on anything hit to the left side.

Today’s game information:

TV: Mariners TV with Aaron Goldsmith and Angie Mentink, with Ryan Rowland-Smith as field reporter

Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports, with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr.