Seattle Mariners
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Key Points:
- The Seattle Mariners' lineup for Friday’s game against the Kansas City Royals features notable changes, including the absence of Rob Refsnyder, who is day-to-day and known for his effectiveness against left-handed pitchers.
- Backup catcher Mitch Garver will serve as the designated hitter batting sixth, while Connor Joe starts in right field and hits eighth against Royals lefty Cole Ragans.
- Shortstop J.P. Crawford, typically a leadoff hitter against right-handers, will bat first, and second baseman Cole Young is hitting seventh for the fourth time this season after a strong start with a .777 OPS.
- All-Star pitcher Bryan Woo, with a 3.86 ERA and 1.057 WHIP, is scheduled to make his seventh start of the season for the Mariners.
- The game will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV as part of the Friday Night Baseball series, with Mariners Radio Network coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Seattle Sports.
